Join a Growing and Collaborative Gastroenterology Team | Lake Erie Lifestyle & Career Growth

About the role

UPMC Hamot, located in Erie, Pennsylvania, has a new opportunity for a Gastroenterologist to join a well-established and growing practice. Bayfront Digestive Disease, established in 1984, is part of UPMC Hamot’s Center for Digestive Health. The practice focuses on the management of digestive disorders in adults and pediatrics (12 years and older) and includes five physicians, thirteen advanced practice providers, and a support staff of 35. The center unites the region’s largest and most comprehensive team of digestive health physicians and surgeons, providing diagnosis, treatment, and surgery for digestive diseases.

Work location

• Bayfront Digestive Disease: 100 Peach St., Suite 200, Erie, PA 16507
• UPMC Hamot: 201 State St., Erie, PA 16550

Status

Full Time

Immigration status considered

Accepts J1 Waiver and H-1B Candidates for 2027 and beyond

Enhanced compensation package includes

• $100,000 Sign On Bonus or Student Loan Incentive
• CME Funds
• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model
• PSLF Eligible
• Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days

Procedures offered

• Colonoscopy
• EGD
• ERCP
• BRAVO
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Radiofrequency ablation therapy (HALO)
• Radiofrequency (Stretta)
• Infusion therapy
• Hepatitis C treatment

Call coverage

Physicians rotate call every week – 1 week out of every 5 or 6. Call is a 7-day stretch from Monday 8:00 AM to Monday 8:00 AM with coverage 2 nights during that call week.

Responsibilities

Candidate can expect approximately 80% inpatient/procedures and approximately 20% office.

Requirements

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• American Board Eligible, American Board Certified or Canadian Board Certified in Gastroenterology
• Broad gastroenterology skill set with willingness to learn new techniques, participate in new procedures and evolve as a gastroenterologist
• ERCP not required but preferred
• Mentorship provided
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and necessary credentials
• DEA certification
• Commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• 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
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match, plus an employer-paid pension plan
• Relocation Assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses

About Erie, Pennsylvania

Erie, PA, offers urban amenities and natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and families. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie features a vibrant community, rich history, and welcoming atmosphere.

Quality of life highlights

• Low cost of living, affordable housing, excellent schools, and diverse recreational activities
• Presque Isle State Park with beaches, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and birdwatching
• Cultural attractions including the Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, Warner Theatre, and year-round events
• Reputable institutions such as Penn State Behrend, Gannon University, and Mercyhurst University
• UPMC Hamot leads in medical innovation and patient care
• Short drive to Cleveland, Pittsburgh, and Buffalo via interstate highways; convenient access to Erie International Airport
• Four-season activities including skiing, snowboarding, boating, and golfing
• Friendly community with high engagement in local initiatives
• Period of revitalization with new businesses, innovation, and entrepreneurship
• Family-friendly amenities such as the Erie Zoo, Children’s Museum, parks, playgrounds, and numerous family events

About UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is a 458-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services. It serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center, supported by over 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 employees. The mission is to serve patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education.

About UPMC

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC shapes the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of diverse communities, UPMC provides nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits.

Values

• Quality & Safety
• Dignity & Respect
• Caring & Listening
• Responsibility & Integrity
• Excellence & Innovation