Orthopaedic Surgery - Adult Reconstructive Surgery Physician Job with UPMC in Erie, PA

Position at a Glance

• Work Location: Orthopaedic & Sports Medicine of Erie-UPMC and UPMC Hamot
• Address: 100 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16507 and 201 State Street, Erie, PA 16550
• Status: Full Time
• Call: 1:5 with trauma call required
• Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J-1 Waiver and H-1B Candidates for 2027 and beyond

Features of the Position

• Fellowship training in Adult Reconstruction preferred
• 1:1 model with advanced practice provider
• Level II Trauma Center
• Dedicated Joint Unit
• Total Joint Replacement Center of Excellence
• Office located within walking distance to hospital and ambulatory surgery center
• Guaranteed support from an established Orthopaedic Trauma Service
• 24/7 inpatient and outpatient support by a team of advance practice providers
• Expansive referral network
• Outpatient clinic with in-house x-ray, DME, etc.
• Dedicated block OR scheduling
• High volume surgical program
• Epic and Cerner EMR Systems
• ACGME-accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program

Qualifications

• MD/DO from an accredited medical school
• Accredited Orthopaedic Surgery Residency Program completion
• Accredited Adult Reconstruction Fellowship Program completion
• Open to recent fellowship-trained surgeons
• Fellowship preferred, not required
• American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery
• 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
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and CME Days
• 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. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.

Our Values

At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.