Pediatric Gastroenterologist
Job Description
Join Us in Expanding Our Pediatric Service Line - Physician: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Our organization is actively seeking a Pediatric Gastroenterologist to enhance clinical services in the Harrisburg, Pennsylvania region. This opportunity is available within the Department of Pediatric Gastroenterology at our facilities, including UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh and UPMC Harrisburg Hospital.
The ideal candidate will have successfully completed a Pediatric Fellowship and hold Board Certification or be Board Eligible in pediatric gastroenterology.
About Our Pediatric Facility in HarrisburgOur pediatric care facility in Harrisburg has recently undergone renovations, providing a modern environment for patient care. Key features include:
- An 11-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) and a general pediatric unit
- A newly constructed Women's and Babies Center along with a Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
- 18 pediatric subspecialties available to serve patients across 9 counties, including specialties such as Pulmonology, Gastroenterology, Neurology, Endocrinology, Surgery, Urology, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Psychiatry, Hematology, Nephrology, Allergy, Nutrition, Neurosurgery, Transplant, Hospital Medicine, Critical Care, and Neonatology
Our pediatric gastroenterology division in Central Pennsylvania functions as a direct extension of the Pediatric Gastroenterology team at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Local practitioners benefit from the guidance of the division chief and clinical director, ensuring the delivery of exceptional care, up-to-date best practices, and clinical research across both locations.
Discover Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
The greater Harrisburg area offers a blend of rural and suburban lifestyles, enriched with a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment options. The region is home to historically significant sites like Gettysburg and renowned attractions such as Hershey Park.
Recognized by Forbes.com as one of "America's Most Livable Cities" and featured in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Cities to Live," Harrisburg is conveniently located within a two to three-hour drive from major cities including New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
The area boasts highly-rated public schools, prestigious private institutions, and some of Pennsylvania's leading colleges and universities. Local school districts consistently rank in the top 20 percent statewide. With affordable housing and a composite cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia, it is an excellent place to build both a career and a family.
About UPMC Central Pennsylvania
UPMC Central Pennsylvania is a nationally recognized provider of high-quality, patient-focused healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and its surrounding rural areas. This not-for-profit system serves over 1.2 million residents annually, offering critical emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services. The UPMC Pinnacle health system comprises seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, more than 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, over 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. It serves as a healthcare hub for Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
If you are interested in exploring this opportunity further:
We invite you to submit your CV for consideration.
