Acute Pain Physician - UPMC Mercy in Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Physician in Anesthesiology and Acute Pain Management

Our organization is on the lookout for an exceptional physician to deliver general anesthesia and acute pain management services at our facility, UPMC Mercy hospital. Ideal candidates should be board-eligible or certified by the ABA, possess ACGME-accredited fellowship training in acute pain management, and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.

• Diverse Anesthesiology Group: Join a team that handles a wide range of cases, encompassing all major adult subspecialties.
• Customizable Position and Salary: Tailor your role and compensation to align with your academic, clinical, and research aspirations.
• Career Advancement: Enjoy exceptional opportunities for professional growth within a financially robust and prestigious healthcare system.
• Additional Earnings: Potential for significant supplementary income.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Health, life, and disability coverage.
• Malpractice Insurance: Occurrence-based malpractice protection.
• Retirement Plans: Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Relocation Assistance: Reimbursement for moving expenses.
• CME Support: Continuing Medical Education allowance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Ample PTO with options for additional days.

UPMC Mercy is a 488-bed tertiary care facility located in the uptown area of Pittsburgh. With a rich legacy as the first permanent hospital in the city and the inaugural Mercy hospital globally, it continues to provide faith-based healthcare to a diverse patient population, including underserved communities.

As the only Catholic hospital in the region, UPMC Mercy offers specialized services in areas such as women's health, neurology, thoracic care, and orthopedics. It is recognized as a Neuroradiology Stroke Intervention Center, a Level 1 Adult Trauma Center, and an American Burn Association-verified Adult Burn Center, along with a Pediatric Burn Center.

The hospital has a longstanding commitment to education, serving as a training ground for students and residents from the University of Pittsburgh Schools of Medicine, Dental Medicine, and Nursing. It provides valuable educational experiences in various specialties, including acute pain management and anesthesiology.

Facilities include 16 inpatient operating rooms, six outpatient operating rooms, a busy endoscopy suite, an interventional neuroradiology suite, MRI capabilities, a hydrotherapy unit for burn care, and an electrophysiology suite. Case selection encompasses a wide array of procedures, excluding solid organ transplants, with highlights in voice, airway modification, robotic surgery, thoracic, trauma, orthopedic, vascular, neurosurgery, and complex maxillofacial surgeries.

Our health system, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion globally recognized provider and insurer, employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians. We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with more than 800 outpatient sites, and are committed to innovative, patient-centered care.

Pittsburgh is a dynamic mid-sized city that offers the charm of a small town. Nestled in the southwestern corner of Pennsylvania, it boasts a rich urban culture, historical sites, ethnic neighborhoods, a lively 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, alongside a vibrant cultural district. Major league sports teams such as the Pittsburgh Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates contribute to the city's energetic atmosphere.

Pittsburgh is recognized as a leader in fields such as medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries. It consistently ranks among the top cities in the U.S. for families, noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to fostering diversity through initiatives that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and various programs aimed at supporting a diverse workforce.