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Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Hospitalist - Pittsburgh, PA

Hospital MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Company: Allegheny Health Network Job Description: The Allegheny Health Network (AHN) is seeking Hospitalists to join its growing team. Join an Integrated Delivery Network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities.

Opportunities are available for daylight and nocturnists within Pittsburgh and the surrounding area.

Highlights: Provides admissions, subsequent visits, discharges, consultations and house coverage 12 shifts per month – Nocturnist Contract 15 shifts per month – Daylight Contract Teaches Residents and House Staff as necessary at academic centers No procedures or vent management Broad specialty consultation is available Quaternary care referral center Competitive base salary with a starting bonus, along with extra shift and yearly bonus potential Qualifications: Completion of ACGME-approved Internal Medicine Residency Board Eligible/Board Certified in Internal Medicine Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) Licensed in the state of Pennsylvania prior to employment start date AHN Proudly Offers: Competitive Salary and Comprehensive Medical

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus CME Allowance EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance Retirement Plans; Vested Immediately in 401K and 457B Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage A diverse and inclusive workforce with respective loan repayment for qualified candidates Why AHN?

It’s a blended healthcare organization providing patients with exceptional healthcare for over a century. We are forging innovative solutions and key partnerships to help transform the health experience of our customers in remarkable ways.

AHN's innovative approach ensures that patients receive top-notch care close to home, supported by 14 hospitals, over 250 healthcare facilities and 3,000+ physicians. Why Pittsburgh? Working in Pittsburgh, PA, offers a vibrant and dynamic environment with a rich cultural scene and a strong sense of community.

Enjoy Pittsburgh’s nationally recognized hub for medical innovation, culinary scene, sporting events and many indoor/outdoor activities. Benefit from a low cost of living and highly regarded educational institutions.

The city's diverse neighborhoods and thriving job market make it an ideal place for healthcare professionals to grow.

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Based in Pittsburgh, Pa., Highmark Health’s 35,000 employees serve millions of customers nationwide through the nonprofit organization’s affiliated businesses, which include Highmark Inc., Allegheny Health Network, HM Insurance Group, United Concordia Dental, HM Health Solutions and HM Home & Community Services.

Highmark Health’s businesses proudly serve a broad spectrum of health-related needs including health insurance, health care delivery, population health management, dental solutions, reinsurance solutions, and innovative, technology solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Provide admissions, subsequent visits, discharges, and consultations while managing house coverage. Additionally, teach residents and house staff at academic centers as necessary.

Requirements

Must have completed an ACGME-approved Internal Medicine Residency and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine. Requires an MD or DO degree and a valid Pennsylvania state license.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Patient AdmissionsPatient DischargesMedical ConsultationsResident TeachingHospitalist CareClinical Management

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

In Pennsylvania, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$314k (26 salary observations; 130 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (552 salary observations; 3,197 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.

The cost-of-living index for Pennsylvania is 97.6 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.7% of Pennsylvania clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.

Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Hospital Medicine Jobs

26 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution26 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$280k
16
$280k-310k
1
$330k
4
$340k-370k
2
$370k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks23 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
4% this job
CME allowance
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#2

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, New Jersey

$160-$180/hr
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
+ 24 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,188 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Pittsburgh

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$234k
Typical market rent
$1,545/mo
Residents’ average commute
23 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
94.7
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Pittsburgh, PA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Highmark Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive salary
Comprehensive medical benefits
Sign-On Bonus
CME Allowance
EY Financial Planning Services – Student Loan, PSLF Assistance
Retirement Plans – 401K and 457B vested immediately
Malpractice Coverage with Tail Coverage
Loan repayment for qualified candidates