Emergency Medicine- UPMC Somerset-Competitive Salary

UPMC West Central PA; Somerset (Somerset County); On-site; USD 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health, life, and disability insurance

Medical malpractice insurance

Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match

Professional dues and CME allowance

Paid holidays

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Somerset County is currently seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician to join their team. The role involves treating patients in the Emergency Room, evaluating various acuities, and ensuring high-quality emergency care. Candidates must be Emergency Medicine Board Eligible or Board Certified and qualified for a medical license in Pennsylvania. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Treat patients in Emergency Room to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis.
• Evaluate a variety of acuity and determine the appropriate course of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care, including treatment of medical and surgical emergencies.
• Work as part of a team with other emergency staff.
• Work as part of a team with providers and other emergency staff
• UPMC focuses on physician wellness with staffing ratios generally less than two patients per hour

Skills

Emergency Medicine Board Eligible/Board Certified

Ability to think and act quickly

Teamwork

Patient care evaluation

Education

Medical license in Pennsylvania

Job description

UPMC Somerset is currently seeking a qualified Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team!

The Department of Emergency Medicine provides emergency care by a trained, board-certified emergency physician 24 hours a day. This space is staffed with critical care trained; ACLS and PALS certified nursing staff.

Emergency care at these facilities includes the immediate treatment of any medical or surgical emergency, the initiation of life‑saving procedures in all types of emergency situations and the provision of emergency care for chronic medical conditions and minor illnesses and injuries for patients of all ages.

Description

• Physician will treat patients in Emergency Room to ensure proper injury care and disease diagnosis
• Physician must be able to evaluate a variety of acuity, think and act quickly to make a tentative diagnosis and determine the appropriate course of treatment
• Physician will work as part of a team with providers and other members of the emergency staff
• UPMC focuses on physician wellness that includes staffing ratios of generally less than two patients per hour
• Regular - Full Time status
• Shifts: All Shifts

Qualifications

• Emergency Medicine Board Eligible/Board Certified
• Must be qualified for a medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Health, life and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match
• Professional dues and CME to Medical Staff Dues and CME allowance
• Paid holidays

About UPMC Somerset

UPMC Somerset is a 111 bed acute‑care hospital, which offers a wide variety of inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and preventative care services for the residents of Somerset County and the surrounding region.

UPMC Somerset is located in Somerset County, which is an outdoor enthusiast's dream.

• Home to three of the top ski resorts in the eastern U.S.
• The Great Allegheny Passage, which is part of the 334‑mile rails‑to‑trails project connecting Pittsburgh to Washington, D.C., runs through Somerset County.
• There are numerous cross‑country skiing, snowshoeing, and snowmobile trails throughout the county, as well as a multitude of mountain bike trails.
• There are ample opportunities for whitewater rafting, paddleboarding, and kayaking.
• Somerset County is home to several golf courses, ranging from nine‑hole community courses to PGA‑rated resort courses.

In addition to the outdoor scene, Somerset County also has numerous fairs and festivals that celebrate the culture of the area. There are several small theaters and playhouses in the region. With Somerset's proximity to the Pennsylvania turnpike and US-219, it affords beautiful, rural living with easy access to larger cities such as Pittsburgh and Washington D.C.