Practice Pediatric Allergy and Immunologist with UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

The Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Division at our organization, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at the local medical school, is seeking a Full-Time Allergy and Immunology Physician . Candidates should have completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology and must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in this specialty, with the capability to secure an unrestricted license in Pennsylvania.

Opportunity Overview

• Become part of a team consisting of 11 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers.
• Contribute to the growth and development of our established practice.
• Clinical duties will encompass outpatient clinic responsibilities and shared inpatient consultations.
• Serve a diverse patient population in western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, addressing conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema, and inborn errors of immunity through specialized clinics for severe asthma, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis, and immunodeficiency.
• Engage in multiple subspecialty areas, including a well-established Asthma Center and Severe Asthma Clinic, as well as a research and clinical center dedicated to patients with inborn errors of immunity at our local Immunogenetics Discovery Center.
• Participate in research initiatives, supported by a dedicated research assistant for our division, and gain access to our Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center, one of the few NIH-funded centers focused on pediatric research in the country.
• Be part of a robust Food Allergy Center, which conducts active clinical trials in food allergies, features a dedicated nurse coordinator, and is recognized as a FARE center of excellence.
• Our division offers a consult service and hosts a dynamic ACGME-accredited combined fellowship program, maintaining a close partnership with adult allergists at the local medical school.

What We Provide

• Twenty days of paid time off (PTO) in addition to holidays.
• A competitive base salary aligned with experience, plus an incentive bonus based on RVUs.
• An exceptional benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and pension plans.

About Our Organization

• Our facility is a 313-bed acute care teaching hospital situated on 10 acres in the Lawrenceville neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
• We were the first pediatric transplant center in the nation and have a rich history of over 130 years, recognized for excellence in clinical care, research, and medical education.
• Our hospital has consistently ranked among the Top 10 Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals."
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized health care provider and insurer.
• Our workforce includes 92,000 employees, among whom are 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with more than 800 outpatient sites.
• Our organization is pioneering new models of accountable, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with the local university.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a lively mid-sized city that offers a small-town atmosphere. Located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania, it boasts a blend of urban diversity, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• The city is home to numerous cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, and the National Aviary, along with a rich cultural district.
• Major league sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates contribute to the city's dynamic atmosphere.
• Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in fields such as medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• The city is frequently ranked among the best places for families in the U.S., known for its affordability, livability, and safety.