Description

UPMC Cole is seeking an enthusiastic, hardworking Dentist who will thrive as part of a small, well-trained, and experienced medical staff contributing to the team-oriented environment. The ideal candidate will settle into a close-knit community that responds well to friendly, caring physicians. The providers in this rural community are highly esteemed and treated very well by their employer. The organization is very fair and friendly in nature, offering robust compensation packages with production incentives.

CANDIDATE PARAMETERS

• DMD or DDS
• US Citizen, Green Card Holder, H1B visa or J-1 visa candidates
• BC/BE
• Any Experience Level

EMPLOYMENT ARRANGEMENTS

• Physician employment is with UPMC Cole with an initial agreement requiring a minimum 36-month term. Candidates not requiring a Visa may be presented with a 48-month term.
• Compensation is based on MGMA median as surveys are released
• Relocation reimbursement stipend is negotiable
• Signing bonus is negotiable based on the initial term
• Retention bonus is negotiable (Candidate must extend contract commitment for at least two additional years past the initial term)

BENEFITS

• Six weeks per contract year are allotted for vacation, holidays, CME, and personal time off
• Occurrence based Malpractice Insurance is included in the package
• Health Insurance is available for the Physician and dependents with routine employee participation
• Access to Dental and Vision Insurance is available at the employee's expense
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance is provided
• Life Insurance is provided
• 457(B) and 403(B) Retirement plans are immediately available with an employer match for the 403(B) program
• Professional association/ society dues/ reimbursement for CME up to $6,000/year if approved by the hospital
• Legal Assistance with visa, if needed

PRACTICE DESCRIPTION

• Two newly constructed, established practices - Coudersport, PA and Port Allegany, PA
• Staffing: Three Dentists; 5 Dental Hygienists; 6 Dental Assistants; 1 Office Coordinator; 1 Office Manager, and 2 Secretary/Receptionist.

ABOUT UPMC COLE

• UPMC Cole is a modern, progressive non-profit healthcare system located in Coudersport, Pennsylvania, with a service area covering 55,000 people living in six counties in North Central Pennsylvania and Western New York.
• The 25-bed critical access hospital is a modern facility located on a large, well-maintained campus and represents the majority of medical and surgical specialties.
• The hospital is equipped with four newly built or renovated operating rooms, ten obstetrics suites, a six-bed ICU, a newly constructed ten-bed emergency department, and a 44-bed long-term care facility.
• Due to its remote location, the hospital has transfer arrangements with multiple facilities within a 20-minute helicopter flight.
• This high-quality and fiscally-sound facility includes a clinically-sound staff centered on excellent patient care. Almost all physicians on staff are employed by UPMC Cole.
• The Cole Memorial Medical Group is comprised of primary care and specialty physician practices.
• The eleven primary care practices are located in the communities surrounding the hospital, and most of the specialty practices are on the main campus.
• UPMC Cole is a subsidiary of the UPMC system which now has provider systems throughout western and central Pennsylvania from Maryland to New York.

About Coudersport

• Located in North Central PA, Coudersport lies in a valley at the headwaters of the Allegheny River
• Family-friendly rural community with an affordable cost of living
• The town is home to many farmers' markets, museums, artisan centers
• Abundant outdoor activities including ski resorts for skiing and snowboarding, fishing park, horseback riding tours, state parks, and numerous golf courses
• Major cities within two hours include Pittsburgh, PA, Rochester, NY and Buffalo, NY