Practice Pediatric Allergy and Immunologist with UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

The Division of Pediatric Allergy and Immunology at our organization, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, is seeking to hire a Full-Time Allergy and Immunology Physician . Candidates must have successfully completed a fellowship in Allergy and Immunology and hold Board Certification or be Board Eligible in this specialty, with the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

Opportunity Overview

• Become part of a team consisting of 11 physicians and 4 advanced practice providers.
• Contribute to the growth and enhancement of our established practice.
• Clinical duties will encompass outpatient clinic responsibilities and shared inpatient consultations.
• Provide care to a diverse patient population in western Pennsylvania and surrounding areas, addressing conditions such as asthma, allergies, eczema, and inborn errors of immunity, supported by specialized clinics for severe asthma, eczema, eosinophilic esophagitis, and immunodeficiency.
• Engage in multiple subspecialty areas, including our well-established Asthma Center and Severe Asthma Clinic, as well as a multidisciplinary research and clinical center focused on patients with inborn errors of immunity at our Pittsburgh Immunogenetics Discovery Center.
• Participate in research initiatives, supported by a dedicated research assistant for our division, and gain access to our unique Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center, one of the few NIH-funded centers in the nation dedicated to pediatric research.
• Work within a comprehensive Food Allergy Center, which includes active clinical trials, a dedicated nurse coordinator for food allergies, and recognition as a FARE center of excellence.
• The Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Division offers a consult service and a dynamic ACGME-accredited combined fellowship program, along with a strong partnership with adult allergists from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.

What We Provide

• Twenty days of paid time off (PTO) in addition to holidays.
• A competitive base salary that reflects experience, along with an incentive bonus based on RVUs.
• An exceptional benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and retirement 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 been featured in the Top 10 Honor Roll of 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 innovative models of accountable, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with the University of Pittsburgh.

About the Community

• Pittsburgh is a lively mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town, located in the southwestern part of Pennsylvania.
• The city boasts a rich blend of urban culture, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, scenic countryside, and the iconic three rivers.
• Pittsburgh 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 diverse 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.