Job Description

UPMC North Central Pa. is seeking a full-time Anesthesiologist to join our team of two physicians in Coudersport Pennsylvania. UPMC Cole is a modern, progressive 25-bed critical access hospital located on a large, well-maintained campus with a service area covering 55,000 people living in six counties in North Central Pennsylvania and Western New York. The physicians in this rural community are highly esteemed and treated very well by their employer, which boasts an impressive physical plant and welcoming staff with great personalities. The organization is very fair and friendly in nature, offering robust compensation packages. Must be BC/BE and have an MD or equivalent with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. Visa sponsorship is available.

Opportunity Details

Joining a team of 2 anesthesiologists and 4 CRNAs. Call is 1:3.
Seeking a physician who will thrive as part of a small, well-trained and experienced medical staff
Administration of anesthesia and anesthesia-related care in four general categories: (1) pre-anesthetic preparation and evaluation; (2) anesthesia induction, maintenance, and emergence, (3) post-anesthesia care; and (4) peri-anesthesia clinical support functions.
Perform responsibilities according to established policies, procedures, and regulatory standards.
Review appropriate documentation for informed consent and identify the appropriate surgical site with operating room staff and surgeon in accordance with departmental and regulatory compliance standards.
UPMC Cole has four (4) operating room suites, an endoscopy lab, and a minor procedure room. The 5,500 surgical procedures performed annually are derived from orthopedics, general surgery, ENT, pain management, OB/GYN, podiatry, urology, and gastroenterology

What we Offer

Non-traditional schedule to promote work-life balance
Occurrence based Malpractice Insurance is included in a package
Health Insurance is available for the Physician and dependents with routine employee participation
Access to Dental and Vision Insurance is available at the employee's expense
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided
Life Insurance is provided
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
Legal Assistance with visa, if needed
Physician employment is with UPMC Cole with an initial agreement requiring a minimum 36-month term. Candidates not requiring a Visa may be presented with a 48-month term.
Compensation is based on MGMA median
Relocation reimbursement
Signing bonus

About UPMC Central PA, UPMC Cole and UPMC

UPMC in North Central Pa. consists of five hospitals, including UPMC Cole, UPMC Lock Haven, UPMC Muncy, UPMC Wellsboro, and UPMC Williamsport, and various medical office locations.
Our network of more than 600 experienced physicians, surgeons, mid-level providers, and caregivers strive to provide clinically excellent health care through a wide range of services.
Caring for a 12-county region, we employ practitioners in a broad range of specialties recognized at the national and state levels for quality of care.
In fiscal year 2021, we provided more $73 million in community benefit to those in the regions we serve.
UPMC Cole is a modern facility and a 25-bed critical access hospital located on a large, well-maintained campus and represents the majority of medical and surgical specialties.
The hospital is equipped with operating rooms, ten obstetrics suites, a six-bed ICU, 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 within a 20-minute helicopter flight.
This high-quality and fiscally-sound facility includes a clinically-sound staff centered on excellent patient care.
The Cole Memorial Medical Group is comprised of the primary care and specialty physician practice. The eleven primary care practices are in the communities surrounding the hospital, and most of the specialty practices are on the main campus.
UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, ranked among the top 10 recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998

About Coudersport

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