Physician - General Surgeon
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UPMC as a Physician - General Surgeon in United States. Join our esteemed healthcare team as a General Surgeon in Coudersport, PA. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to providing
Life Changing Medicine.
Requirements
- traditional schedule to promote work
- life balance: two
- week coverage rotation; requiring the physician to deliver services a total of 26 weeks per year · J1 & H1B Visa Sponsorship · Non
- profit hospital employment, PSLF eligible · Competitive base salary, with the opportunity to receive productivity and quality incentives · Initial agreement 36
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UPMC in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Surgery — Physician Career Context
This Surgery 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.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Coudersport, Pennsylvania.
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: General Surgery, Surgical Care Delivery, Compassionate Care, Interpersonal Skills, Communication Skills, Malpractice History Management, On Call Response. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.
Core responsibilities: As a General Surgeon, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality surgical care to the community within a mission-driven organization. This role involves working collaboratively with top-tier healthcare professionals in a supportive environment.
Benefits package: MGMA Competitive Salary, Pension, Employer Match Retirement Contributions, CME Dollars, Benefit Time, Tuition Assistance for Family, Short/Long Term Disability, Signing Bonus. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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