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Physician Opportunities - Urology

We would like to introduce you to an exceptional opportunity to practice Urology in Northwestern Pennsylvania (Erie). Lakeview Urologic Surgeons is seeking an additional Urologist to join our hospital-employed practice. Established in 1983, our practice has been providing care for the residents of this Tri-State region (Northwest Pennsylvania, Western New York, Northeast Ohio). These positions offer a guaranteed minimum compensation and incentives depending upon candidate experience, ability and qualifications.

There are currently three board-certified urologists and three physician assistants in the group.

The group is employed by, and practice exclusively at UPMC Hamot, a 412-bed tertiary care and teaching hospital. UPMC Hamot and UPMC Hamot Ambulatory Surgery Center feature state-of-the-art laparoscopic abilities, including AESOP Robotic assistance and the prestigious DaVinci remote robotic surgery system. Holmium and CO2 lasers with new ureteroscopy equipment are available at our Surgery Center. A mobile lithotriptor, indigo laser, and lithoclast are available at UPMC Hamot. UPMC Hamot support services include Interventional Radiology, residency programs in Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurology and Emergency Medicine, and an Intensive Care Service. We have an extremely loyal and excellent referral base.

The ideal candidate will possess skills in laparoscopic procedures as well as the full range of general urology, and will be Board Certified or Board Eligible. We are seeking Urologists with excellent clinical and leadership skills as we continue to build this premier urologic practice. As an employee of the UPMC Hamot Health Foundation, you will enjoy an exceptional base salary with opportunity for a generous production bonus. The benefits package includes paid malpractice insurance, vacation/CME, holidays, medical and dental insurance, 457 (b) deferred compensation plan, 403(b) tax shelter, pension plan, short and long-term disability, group life insurance, and all interview and relocation expenses.

As the fourth largest city in Pennsylvania, Erie has an abundance of resources in culture, recreation and education. Erie and UPMC Hamot overlook Presque Isle Bay and Peninsula. Lake Erie offers the perfect setting for boating, water skiing, scuba diving, wind surfing, sailing and fishing. Close proximity to the Allegheny Mountains affords easy access to Alpine and Nordic skiing. Cultural offerings include a nationally recognized 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 in and outdoor water parks. Erie has a selection of excellent public, private and parochial schools, as well as four local colleges and universities. To learn more go to www.visiteriepa.com.

If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please contact:

Brandi Kinney
Physician Recruiter
UPMC Hamot
Office: 814-877-7997
Cell: 814-440-6973
Fax: 814-877-5696
Brandi.Kinney@hamot.org