UPMC Cole, a modern, progressive non-profit healthcare system is seeking a Pediatrician who thrives being part of a small, well trained and experienced medical staff. The ideal candidate will settle into the close-knit, rural community along with a team-oriented and highly esteemed group of physicians. 

Opportunity Details:

• Join a group of two Pediatricians, a Physician Assistant, mental health professional, dental hygienist and clinical/clerical support staff.
• Clinics are open days with flexible hours
• Patients are supported off hours by Express Care and the ED and the provider on call.
• Two very busy established practices
• Outpatient & Inpatient
• Workload is expected to be between 350-400 encounters per month.
• Approximately 220 to 250 deliveries per year (Pediatrician on-call attends these if requested by OB/GYN.)
• We usually have 0-3 babies in the nursery, rarely any inpatients. Very sick children and infants are usually transferred to a childrens hospital.

What we Offer:

• Strong compensation packages with production incentives
• Relocation reimbursement stipend is negotiable
• Signing bonus is negotiable based on initial term
• Retention bonus is negotiable (Candidate must extend contract commitment for at least two additional years past the initial term)
• 6 weeks per contract year are allotted for vacation, holidays, CME and personal time off
• Occurrence based Malpractice Insurance
• Health Insurance is available for the Physician and dependents with routine employee participation
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurances are provided as well as Life Insurance
• 457(B) and 403(B) Retirement plans are immediately available with an employer match for the 403(B) program
• Professional association/ society dues/ reimbursement for CME up to $6,000/year if approved by Hospital
• Legal Assistance with visa, if needed

About UPMC Cole and UPMC:

• UPMC Cole is a 25-bed critical access hospital is a modern facility located on a large, well-maintained campus and represents the majority of medical and surgical specialties.
• The hospital is equipped with four newly built or renovated operating rooms, ten obstetrics suites, a six bed ICU, a newly constructed ten bed emergency department and a 44-bed long-term care facility.
• Due to its remote location, the hospital has transfer arrangements with multiple facilities that are within a 20-minute helicopter flight.
• This high-quality and fiscally-sound facility includes a clinically-sound staff, centered on excellent patient care.\
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, ranked among the top recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998

About the Community:

• Located in North Central PA, Coudersport lies in a valley at the headwaters of the Allegheny River
• Family, friendly rural community with an affordable cost of living
• The town is home to many famer's markets, museums, artisan centers
• Abundant outdoor activities including ski resorts for skiing and snowboarding, fishing park, horseback riding tours, state parks, and numerous golf courses
• Major cities within two hours include Pittsburgh, PA, Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY