Practice Pediatric Allergy and Immunologist with UPMC in Pittsburgh, PA

The Pediatric Allergy and Immunology Division at our organization, in collaboration with the Department of Pediatrics at the local medical school, 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 various subspecialty areas, including a well-established Asthma Center and Severe Asthma Clinic, as well as a research and clinical center focused on 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 access to our Pediatric Clinical and Translational Research Center, one of the few NIH-funded centers in the nation dedicated to pediatric research.
• Be part of a comprehensive Food Allergy Center, which conducts active clinical trials, has a dedicated nurse coordinator for food allergies, 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 that reflects experience, along with an RVU-based incentive bonus.
• An exceptional benefits package, including 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 ranked among the Top 10 Honor Roll in U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Children's Hospitals" for numerous years.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized health care provider and insurer.
• Our workforce includes 92,000 employees, with 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, patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with the local university.

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, 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, the National Aviary, and a rich cultural district.
• Pittsburgh's major league sports teams include the Steelers, Penguins, and Pirates.
• The city is recognized as a leader in fields such as medicine, education, healthcare, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
• Pittsburgh consistently ranks as one of the best places for families in the U.S., noted for its affordability, livability, and safety.

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