Nephrology Physician Job with UPMC in Erie, PA

About the role

Work Location: UPMC Hamot and UPMC Nephrology – Erie, PA
Addresses: - UPMC Hamot: 201 State St, Erie, PA 16550
- UPMC Nephrology: 300 State Street, Erie, PA 16507
Status: Full Time
Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J1 Waiver and H-1B Candidates for 2027 and beyond

Responsibilities

Diagnose, treat, and manage a wide range of kidney-related conditions—including chronic kidney disease, acute kidney injury, hypertension, and electrolyte disorders—while providing comprehensive care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Oversee dialysis patients at UPMC Hamot and prepare patients for kidney transplantation, contributing to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to delivering exceptional renal care.

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• American Board Eligible, American Board Certified or Canadian Board Certified in Nephrology
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
• DEA certification
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills

Benefits

• $15,000 Sign-On Bonus
• CME Funds
• Competitive Base Salary with the opportunity to earn additional productivity incentives
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days

What Can UPMC Do For You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• 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. Participate in both!
• Relocation Assistance for customary and reasonable moving expenses

About UPMC Hamot

UPMC Hamot is a 458-bed hospital in Erie, PA, offering a full complement of inpatient and outpatient services, and serves as a regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center. Supported by over 650 physicians and nearly 4,000 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot’s mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education. UPMC Hamot’s superior health care services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies.

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 is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.