Pediatric Endocrinologist, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Erie, PA campus (H1B and J1 sponsorship)

The Division of Pediatric Endocrinology at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, Department of Pediatrics University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is recruiting a Full Time Clinician Physician for our Erie Pennsylvania region. Our vision is to build a team of clinicians to serve this underserved region. The physician must have an MD or equivalent, be board certified or board eligible in Pediatrics and Pediatric Endocrinology with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.   J1 waiver sponsorship is available.

UPMC Hamot is a 423-bed non-profit tertiary care hospital that offers a full range of inpatient services, including a multidisciplinary critical care team, as well as a variety of outpatient services. It is situated in Erie Pennsylvania which offers an abundance of resources in culture, recreation, and education. Erie and UPMC Hamot overlook Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula.

Opportunity Details

·      Help build and grow our existing practice that will be supported by nurses and certified diabetes educators.

·      Will be an integral part of the Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and have remote access to educational and CME activities offered on the main Pittsburgh campus.

·      The Pediatric Endocrinology Division has a multi-decade tradition of excellence and a robust ambulatory practice, being the major referral site for Western Pennsylvania, Northeastern Ohio, and northern West Virginia.

·      The staff includes 23 physicians and 14 advanced practice providers. This program also includes 15 diabetes educators, 6 dieticians, 2 social workers, a clinical psychologist and 9 endocrine nurses. The Division operates in many locations across Western Pennsylvania and is poised for strong growth to provide all children with the best care. We also offer sponsorship for H1B visa and Permanent Residence. Additionally, we are able to sponsor J1 visa applicants, and they are encouraged to apply.

·      Both the Division of Endocrinology and UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh have been consistently ranked in the Top 10 Honor Roll on U.S. News & World Report’s list of “America’s Best Children’s Hospitals” for many years, including the current 2025-26 year where the Division of Endocrinology ranked #2.

What we Offer

•                    Clinical academic appointment

•                    Relocation assistance of $7,000

•                    CME allowance of $4,000 plus 2 weeks

•                    Four weeks PTO and Two weeks CME

•        Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus lucrative RVU based incentive bonus

•                    Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension

About the Community

·      Lake Erie offers the perfect setting for boating, water skiing, scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing, and fishing. Proximity to the Allegheny Mountains affords easy access to Alpine and Nordic skiing.

·      Cultural offerings include a symphony orchestra, ballet and dance companies, playhouse theatre groups, and the Presque Isle Downs and Casino. Erie is also home to professional baseball, basketball, and ice hockey teams.

·      For children, Erie offers a planetarium, the Erie Zoo, a Children’s Museum, community parks, an amusement park, and indoor and outdoor water parks.

·      Erie also has a selection of excellent public, private, and parochial schools, as well as four local colleges and universities.

·      Conveniently situated at the intersection of the Northeast and Midwest with proximity to Cleveland, Buffalo, Niagara Falls, and Toronto.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

Interested candidates should forward a letter of interest and curriculum vitae via email to:

Dr. Radhika Muzumdar

Chief, Division of Pediatric Endocrinology and Diabetes

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh

4401 Penn Avenue, Rangos Research Building, Room 9119

Pittsburgh, PA 15224

E-mail: Radhika.muzumdar@chp.edu

Regionally, nationally, and globally, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a leader in the treatment of childhood conditions and diseases, a pioneer in the development of new and improved therapies, and a top educator of the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. With generous community support, UPMC Children’s has fulfilled this mission since its founding in 1890. We are consistently ranked as one of America's best children's hospitals by U.S. News & World Report and are one of the top recipients of pediatric research grants from the National Institutes of Health.