UPMC
Primary Care Physician (Family Medicine) – Erie (Fairview), PA (UPMC)
This role involves providing community-based primary care in an outpatient setting, collaborating daily with physicians, NPs, and PAs in a supportive environment. The position emphasizes work-life balance with outpatient-only care and outpatient call, and offers access to a full specialty network and advanced diagnostics.
Key Responsibilities
- • Outpatient-only care with outpatient call
- • Collaborate daily with experienced physicians, NPs, and PAs in a supportive, collegial environment
Required
- • MD/DO from an accredited medical school
- • Accredited Family Medicine Residency Program completion
- • American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Family Medicine
- • Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
- • DEA certification
Benefits & Perks
- • Productivity and Quality Incentive
- • Extender Bonus
- • Residency Stipend *dependent upon immigration status
- • Sign on Bonus
- • Educational Loan Repayment
- • CME stipend and days
- • Relocation Benefit
- • PSLF Eligible
- • Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
- • Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
- • Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives
- • 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
- • 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
- • Eligibility for National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program: Licensed primary care providers in eligible HPSAs. Service requirement: At least two years at an NHSC-approved site within the HPSA. Financial benefits: Full-time: Up to $75,000 (primary care) over two years. Bonus: $5,000 enhancement for Spanish-language proficiency (up to $80,000 full-time for primary care).
Position At a Glance
Why You’ll Love Our Network
Welcome to Erie, PA, where urban amenities meet natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and their families to live, work, and thrive. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a vibrant community, rich history, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Why Erie?
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
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.
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact: Ashleigh Sager | UPMC Primary Care Physician Recruiter | sageram2@upmc.edu
- Work Location: Primary Care Partners
- Address: 7287 W. Ridge Road, Fairview, PA 16415
- Status: Full-time
- Enhanced compensation package includes:
- Productivity and Quality Incentive
- Extender Bonus
- Residency Stipend *dependent upon immigration status
- Sign on Bonus
- Educational Loan Repayment
- CME stipend and days
- Relocation Benefit
- PSLF Eligible
- Employer paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
Why You’ll Love Our Network
- Established & Thriving Network: Join UPMC’s employed physician group in Erie with 52 board-certified family medicine physicians, 19 outpatient locations, and a robust 98,000+ patient panel.
- True Team-Based Care: Collaborate daily with experienced physicians, NPs, and PAs in a supportive, collegial environment.
- Practice Medicine, Not Burnout: Outpatient-only care with outpatient call, designed for real career-life integration.
- UPMC Power Behind You: Full access to UPMC Hamot’s specialty network, advanced diagnostics, and hospital resources.
- Modern, Integrated Technology: System-wide Epic EMR for seamless care and efficiency.
- Stability with Momentum: Strong patient demand, established practices, and continued regional growth.
- MD/DO from an accredited medical school
- Accredited Family Medicine Residency Program completion
- American Board Eligible or American Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania Medical License and ability to obtain necessary credentials
- DEA certification
- Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
- Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives
- 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
- 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
- Eligibility: Licensed primary care providers in eligible HPSAs.
- Service requirement: At least two years at an NHSC-approved site within the HPSA.
- Financial benefits: Full-time: Up to $75,000 (primary care) over two years.
- Bonus: $5,000 enhancement for Spanish-language proficiency (up to $80,000 full-time for primary care).
- National Health Service Corps
Welcome to Erie, PA, where urban amenities meet natural beauty, creating an ideal environment for physicians and their families to live, work, and thrive. As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie boasts a vibrant community, rich history, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Why Erie?
- Exceptional Quality of Life: Low cost of living, affordable housing, excellent schools, and diverse recreational activities.
- Outdoor Paradise: Presque Isle State Park offers beaches, hiking, biking, boating, fishing, and birdwatching with stunning Lake Erie sunsets.
- Cultural Hub: Home to the Erie Philharmonic, Erie Art Museum, Warner Theatre, and year-round events like CelebrateErie and 8 Great Tuesdays.
- Educational Excellence: Reputable institutions like Penn State Behrend, Gannon University, and Mercyhurst University foster a thriving academic community.
- Top-Tier Healthcare: UPMC Hamot leads in medical innovation and patient care, supporting the professional growth of physicians.
- Perfect Location: Proximity to Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh, and Toronto with easy access via interstates.
- Four-Season Activities: From skiing and snowboarding in winter to boating and golfing in summer, Erie offers year-round enjoyment.
- Friendly Community: Known for its community spirit, welcoming neighborhoods, and high engagement in local initiatives.
- Economic Growth: A period of revitalization with new businesses, innovation, and entrepreneurship creating opportunities for all.
- Family-Friendly: Amenities like the Erie Zoo, Children’s Museum, parks, playgrounds, and numerous family events make Erie perfect for raising a family.
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.
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.
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact: Ashleigh Sager | UPMC Primary Care Physician Recruiter | sageram2@upmc.edu
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