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Adult Endocrinologist
UPMC Central Pa | South Central Pennsylvania
Position Highlights
- Practice Focus: Comprehensive outpatient endocrinology practice specializing in diabetes, thyroid disease, pituitary disorders, osteoporosis, and menopause management
- Outpatient Lifestyle: Primarily outpatient practice with consultative support for inpatient endocrine care
- Diabetes Program: Robust diabetes management program with support for insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitoring (CGM), and diabetes education
- Advanced Thyroid Care: In-office thyroid ultrasound and biopsy capabilities
- Academic & Research Growth: Opportunities to participate in future clinical research initiatives
- Retirement Benefit: Employer-funded pension plan in addition to a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
Opportunity
Join a growing endocrinology team within UPMC Central Pa and play an integral role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care across the region.
Responsibilities include:
- Diagnosing and managing a broad spectrum of endocrine disorders in the outpatient setting
- Providing consultative support and guidance to the inpatient endocrine nurse practitioner team
- Caring for patients with diabetes utilizing advanced technologies, including insulin pumps and CGM devices
- Participating in the development and expansion of advanced thyroid services, including office-based ultrasound and biopsy procedures
- Collaborating with a dedicated infusion center for endocrine testing and treatment
- Supporting osteoporosis management and fracture prevention initiatives
- Contributing to future clinical research opportunities and program development
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary aligned with benchmarks and productivity incentives
- Sign-on bonus
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Medical malpractice coverage with tail insurance
- Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Generous paid time off and seven paid holidays
- Paid parental leave
- Tuition assistance for employees and eligible family members
- 401(a) and 403(b) retirement plan with 50% employer match
- Employer-funded pension plan
- PSLF-eligible employer
Candidate Qualifications
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Endocrinology
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine
- Completion of an Endocrinology Fellowship
- Eligible for medical licensure in Pennsylvania
- Fellowship graduates encouraged to apply
- Commitment to delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care
- Strong teamwork, communication, and clinical decision-making skills
Why UPMC?
UPMC Central Pa offers the stability and resources of a large, physician-led health system while maintaining a collaborative practice environment focused on patient care, innovation, and professional growth.
As a nonprofit health system and PSLF-eligible employer, UPMC provides competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and opportunities for long-term career development.
About South Central Pennsylvania
South Central Pennsylvania offers an exceptional quality of life with a blend of suburban and rural communities, excellent schools, affordable housing, and abundant recreational opportunities.
Highlights include:
- Proximity to Hershey, Gettysburg, and numerous cultural and recreational attractions
- Highly rated public and private schools
- Affordable cost of living and family-friendly communities
- Convenient access to Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., and New York City
About UPMC Central Pa
UPMC Central Pa is a nationally recognized, nonprofit health system serving more than 1.2 million residents across Central Pennsylvania. The system includes seven acute care hospitals, more than 160 outpatient locations, and a network of over 2,900 physicians and advanced practice providers dedicated to delivering exceptional care throughout the region.
Our Values
At UPMC, our work is guided by our core values:
Quality & Safety • Dignity & Respect • Caring & Listening • Responsibility & Integrity • Excellence & Innovation
UPMC is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where employees, patients, and communities feel valued, respected, and supported.