Primary Care Physician — Sign-On, Loan Repayment, PSLF-Eligible

AOIA; Pennsylvania; Hybrid; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Productivity incentive

Quality incentive

Residency stipend

Sign-on bonus $50k

Educational loan repayment

CME stipend

Relocation assistance

PSLF eligible

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

UPMC Northwest is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine primary care physician to join established practices in Erie/Franklin area with access to UPMC's specialty network.

These are outpatient‑only positions with true team-based care, a comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for NHSC loan repayment, residency stipends, and a $50,000 sign-on bonus. Residents welcome; relocation support available.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school.
• Residency in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine completed.
• Board eligibility or certification in internal medicine or family medicine.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License.

Education

MD/DO from an accredited medical school

Accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency Program completion

American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine

DEA certification

Job description

• Work Location:
  • Northwest Primary Care (IM); 124 Home Depot Dr, Franklin, PA 16323
• Status: Full-time
• Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J-1 Waiver (2028 and beyond) and H-1B (2027 and beyond) Candidates
• Enhanced compensation package includes:
  • Productivity and Quality Incentive
  • Extender Bonus
  • Residency Stipend *dependent upon immigration status
  • $50,000 Sign on Bonus
  • Educational Loan Repayment
  • CME stipend and days
  • Relocation Benefit
  • PSLF Eligible
• Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Regional Health Services, part of UPMC's integrated health system, is seeking a Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Primary Care Physician to join established and growing practices with access to the full specialty network of UPMC. These are community-based primary care positions with the backing of a nationally recognized health system where you can build a long-term career and still have a life!

Immediate & Future Start Dates Available!

Residents welcome! First- and second-year residents are encouraged to apply!

Ask about our residency stipend, sign-on bonus, and educational loan repayment!

Why You'll Love Our Network:

• Established & Thriving Network: Join UPMC's employed physician group in Erie with 52 board-certified family medicine physicians, 19 outpatient locations, and a robust 98,000+ patient panel.
• True Team-Based Care: At Northwest Primary care, collaborate daily with three experienced APPs in a collegial environment. At Franklin Community Medicine, collaborate with three physicians and three APPs in a supportive environment.
• Practice Medicine, Not Burnout: Outpatient-only care with phone call only designed for real career-life integration.
• UPMC Power Behind You: Full access to UPMC's specialty network, advanced diagnostics, and hospital resources.
• Modern, Integrated Technology: System-wide Epic EMR for seamless care and efficiency.
• Stability with Momentum: Strong patient demand, established practice, and continued regional growth.

Qualifications:

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Accredited Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Residency Program completion
• American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
• DEA certification

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!
• Relocation Assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program

• Eligibility: Licensed primary care providers in eligible HPSAs.
• Service requirement: At least two years at an NHSC-approved site within the HPSA.
• Financial benefits: Full-time: Up to $75,000 (primary care) over two years.
• Bonus: $5,000 enhancement for Spanish-language proficiency (up to $80,000 full-time for primary care).
• National Health Service Corps

About UPMC Northwest

UPMC Northwest has 96 private rooms, including 30 that can be converted for semi-private occupancy, yielding as many as 126 beds. A one-story, 28-bed behavioral health building, part of the UPMC Behavioral Health Network, adjoins the hospital via an enclosed walkway. A nine-bed inpatient rehabilitation unit and a 16-bed transitional care unit are also located adjacent to the hospital. State-of-the-art treatment technology equips UPMC Northwest to meet our patients' health care needs. UPMC Northwest provides a full range of health care services, including inpatient, outpatient, and emergency care, as well as highly specialized diagnostic and treatment procedures. The combination of high-tech medicine and compassionate care touches every one of the thousands of patients who enter UPMC Northwest each year.

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