UPMC Western Maryland is recruiting a Trauma and Emergency General Surgeon physician for our hospital in Cumberland, MD. Join an expanding group of four Trauma Surgeons and eight Advanced Providers. Must have an MD or equivalent, be fellowship trained in Trauma/Acute Care surgery and board certified in General and Surgical Critical Care, ATLS, CPR and PALS certified with the ability to obtain an unrestricted MD license. H1B visa sponsorship available. Ideally seeking a candidate to start in 2025

Opportunity Details

• Average of 16, 12-hour shifts per month 

• Over 1,700 trauma patients evaluated/year

• Over 900 EGS consults/year

• ED volume: 78,000/year

• Meditech EMR 

• H1B visa sponsorship

• 18 bed ICU

• Well established program with strong APP program

• Collaborative team 

What we Offer

• Base salary plus RVU productivity incentive

• Quality bonus

• Sign-on bonus

• Relocation allowance

• $5,000 CME allowance

• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance

• Retirement plan with employer match

About UPMC Western Maryland and UPMC 

• UPMC Western Maryland (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital)

• Non-profit, acute care and most comprehensive, state-of-the-art hospital in the region 

• Serves residents in Allegany County and the surrounding counties in Maryland, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania

• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA

• 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 the Community 

• Nestled at the base of the Appalachian Mountains and on the banks of the Potomac River. Rich in natural resources that provide the perfect setting for outdoor activities. Its mountains and nearby state parks are great for camping, hiking, fishing, boating, canoeing, hunting, swimming, and biking. Within an hour's drive are popular ski resorts that offer both downhill and cross-country trails. Allegany County has four golf courses, including a Jack Nicklaus signature golf course that overlooks Lake Habeeb at Rocky Gap State Park

• Very reasonable cost of living

• Family-oriented community 

• Known for its rich history and astounding natural beauty

• A wide range of cultural activities is available locally through Frostburg State University, Allegany College of Maryland, and the Allegany Art Council. Broadway productions come to life at the Cumberland Theatre, the region's only professional theater. Downtown Cumberland is home to a growing number of artisans and galleries.

• Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 2-5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.