Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician

1 month ago
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaFull TimeInfectious Disease
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join UPMC as a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician in United States. The Department of Pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Physicians, UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is recruiting a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician for Pittsburgh, PA. UPMC Children’s is ranked on the U.

Benefits & Compensation

  • 28 days PTO.
  • CME allowance: $4,000.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join UPMC as a Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician.

Key Skills

Pediatric Infectious DiseaseClinical CareAntibiotic Stewardship ProgramOutpatient ClinicalIn-patient ServiceTelemedicineTeachingSubspeciality Building

Key Responsibilities

The physician will join a team providing expert care in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children, including directing the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities also encompass outpatient clinical work, in-patient service, telemedicine, and academic teaching opportunities with residents and fellows.

Requirements

Candidates must possess an active Pennsylvania medical license and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in their specialty. The role offers opportunities for clinical practice, academic appointment, and building a subspecialty focus within a top-ranked children's hospital.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Pediatric Infectious Disease Physician at UPMC a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Infectious Disease physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

This Infectious Disease position at UPMC is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Infectious Disease, Clinical Care, Antibiotic Stewardship Program, Outpatient Clinical, In-patient Service, Telemedicine, Teaching, Subspeciality Building. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Infectious Disease role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will join a team providing expert care in the diagnosis and management of infectious diseases in children, including directing the Antibiotic Stewardship Program at UPMC Children’s Hospital. Responsibilities also encompass outpatient clinical work, in-patient service, telemedicine, and...

Benefits package: Relocation Assistance, CME Allowance ($4,000), 4 Weeks PTO, Competitive Base Salary, RVU-Based Incentive Bonus, Stipend for Outreach Clinics, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Infectious Disease physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.

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About UPMC

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, PA
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Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance
CME Allowance ($4,000)
4 Weeks PTO
Competitive Base Salary
RVU-Based Incentive Bonus
Stipend for Outreach Clinics
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
6.0

Work-Life Balance Score

Top 50%

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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