Anesthesia opportunity at UPMC Shadyside in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – Lucrative incentive bonus and generous PTO
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Anesthesiology
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/21/24

The UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine seeks highly talented anesthesiologists who are committed to excellence in clinical care to join our team at UPMC Shadyside Hospital. Successful candidates must be ABA board-eligible or ABA-certified and qualify for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. Opportunities in acute pain and general anesthesiology are available for candidates with fellowship training or substantial experience in these subspecialties. The ability to work with a highly productive team is critical to the success of this position. We offer exceptional career growth opportunities and stability as part of a financially strong and thriving world-class health system. Our highly competitive compensation and benefits package include occurrence-based malpractice, an employer-funded retirement plan, health insurance, CME allowance, and more. H1B visa sponsorship.


Opportunity Details


  • Flexible scheduling
  • General and/or sub-specialty interest
  • Academic appointment available
  • Career growth opportunities

What we Offer


  • Competitive salary plus supplemental incentive
  • Opportunities for significant additional earnings
  • Health, life and disability insurance
  • Occurrence based malpractice insurance, professional dues
  • Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance of $4,110
  • 6 weeks PTO with options to increase

About UPMC Shadyside and UPMC


  • UPMC Shadyside is a 520-bed tertiary care hospital that has been serving the residents of Pittsburgh and the Western Pennsylvania tristate area since 1866.
  • The hospital offers primary medical care, physician and nursing education, and a broad range of specialties that include cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, geriatrics, vascular medicine, and endocrinology.
  • UPMC Shadyside's medical staff includes nearly 1,000 primary care physicians and specialists, with offices at the hospital and throughout the community.
  • The hospital is part of University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, one of the nation’s largest integrated delivery systems and the dominant healthcare provider in Western Pennsylvania.
  • UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
  • 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


  • Pittsburgh leaped to No. 26 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2022.
  • It was also named the sixth-best U.S. city to live based on affordability
  • Internationally recognized culinary scene, and renowned centers of higher learning in the University of Pittsburgh and Carnegie-Mellon University
  • Mid-size city with all the amenities of a large city and a friendly, community vibe
  • Known as the City of Bridges, with 446 bridges, it has more than any city in the country
  • Hit the Great Allegheny Passage, a 334-mile, car-free trail for hikers, runners and cyclists
  • Unmatched sports culture
  • Abundant with parks, museums, music, universities and much more!


UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran


Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.


Total Rewards


More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC’s Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life — because we believe that you’re at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.