Primary Care Physician (FM) - Newport, PA (UPMC)

Job Opportunity: Family Medicine Physician

Our organization is on the lookout for a full-time family medicine physician to become a vital member of our expanding primary care team. This role is essential in delivering high-quality, compassionate healthcare to the community we serve.

About the Role

The selected candidate will:

• Deliver direct primary care in an office environment.
• Participate in minimal on-call duties, primarily phone coverage, shared equally among team members.
• Utilize the Nurse Advice Line for initial call triage and filtering.
• Collaborate with and oversee Advanced Practice Providers.
• Work with Epic EMR, including online diagnostics such as PACS imaging and lab results.

Professional Qualifications

• Board certified or board eligible.
• A team player dedicated to providing personalized patient care and achieving positive clinical outcomes.
• Committed to delivering high-quality and compassionate care.
• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania.

Working Conditions

This position offers a variety of practice settings, including both urban and rural locations across our 10-county service area, all supported by a robust practice infrastructure.

Benefits

• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Medical malpractice coverage.
• Defined contribution plan with a 403(b) option and employer matching.
• Professional dues and continuing medical education (CME) allowance.
• Relocation assistance and potential sign-on bonus.

About South Central Pennsylvania

This region offers a blend of rural and suburban living, rich in sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment. It is conveniently located near historically significant sites like Gettysburg and the renowned Hershey Park and Hershey's Chocolate World. The area boasts top-rated public and private schools, along with some of Pennsylvania's leading colleges and universities. Local school districts consistently rank in the top 20% statewide.

With an affordable cost of living index of 99.7, compared to 126.5 in Philadelphia, this area is an excellent place to build both a career and a family. Recognized by Forbes.com as one of "America’s Most Livable Cities" and ranked in U.S. News & World Report’s "Best Cities to Live," it is also within a two to three-hour drive from major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.

About Our Organization

We are a nationally recognized leader in delivering high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in central Pennsylvania and its surrounding rural areas. Our not-for-profit system serves over 1.2 million residents annually, providing essential primary care, life-saving emergency services, and advanced diagnostic capabilities.

Our healthcare network includes seven acute care hospitals with 1,161 licensed beds, more than 160 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, over 2,900 healthcare professionals, and approximately 11,000 employees. We serve as a healthcare hub for Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.