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Job · #801554

Anesthesiology Site Chief / Assistant Chief

Pittsburgh, PA

Posted 28th Jul, 2026

At a glance

Job typeFull Time
ContractW-2
SpecialtyGeneral Anesthesiology
ProfessionAnesthesiologist

Quick summary

AI summary

Academic hospital leadership roles with UPMC across Western Pennsylvania, ideal for ABA BE/BC anesthesiologists seeking oversight in a broad clinical environment.

Highlights

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Higher base + premiums
  • Diverse case mix

Description

  • The Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at UPMC (University of Pittsburgh Medical Center) is seeking highly-talented applicants with proven clinical leadership experience and who are committed to excellence in clinical care for various Site Chief and Assistant Site Chief positions throughout our 20+ clinical sites across Western Pennsylvania.

    • Our diverse anesthesiology group provides care for a broad variety of cases and offers subspecialty opportunities in acute and chronic pain and neuro, cardiac, critical care, obstetric, and general anesthesiology, as well as opportunities to engage in research.
    The successful candidate must have proven administrative leadership ability and experience and must be ABA board-eligible or ABA-certified and qualify for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.
    The ability to work with a highly productive team is critical to the success of this position.
    We offer exceptional career growth opportunities and stability as part of a financially strong and thriving world-class health system.
    Our highly competitive compensation and benefits package includes occurrence-based malpractice, an employer-funded retirement plan, health insurance, CME allowance, and more.
    Key Highlights
  • Academic faculty appointments: Enhance your career with an academic title.
  • Vast locations: Explore opportunities beyond Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania, including our hospitals in Altoona, Everett, and Williamsport, PA.
  • J-1 waivers: accepted for physicians with expertise in certain subspecialties and/or who work at specific hospital sites.

    • NEW!
    Our positions in Allegheny County and at UPMC Horizon/Jameson offer:
  • New Competitive Pay Structure
  • Higher Base Salary
  • Additional Premiums (Reach out for more details)

    • What We Offer
  • Join a diverse anesthesiology group who manage a broad variety of cases, including all major adult and pediatric subspecialty care.
  • Custom position/salary structuring corresponding with each candidate's academic, clinical, and research interests and goals.
  • Exceptional career growth opportunities and stability as part of a financially strong and thriving world-class healthcare system.
  • Competitive salary plus supplemental incentive
  • Opportunities for significant additional earnings
  • Health, life, and disability insurance.
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
  • Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match.
  • Relocation allowance
  • CME allowance of $4,110
  • Generous PTO with options to increase.

    • At UPMC, we cater to a diverse range of interests:
  • Exemplary Clinical Care: Be part of a team dedicated to delivering top-notch patient care.
  • Cutting-Edge Research: Engage in innovative research projects that push the boundaries of medical science.
  • Mentorship: Shape the future of anesthesiology by mentoring the next generation of leaders.

    • Qualifications
  • ABA board-eligible, certified, or equivalent
  • Unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license

    • About the Pitt/UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine
    We are proud to be one of the one of the largest and leading departments of anesthesiology and perioperative medicine in the nation with a long legacy of excellence in research, clinical care, and academics.
    Our department manages over 300,000 cases annually, covering an average of over 200 anesthetizing sites per day at over 20 hospitals and surgery centers.
    We host two residency programs, 10 clinical subspecialty fellowship training programs, and two NIH T32 research training programs.
    We are affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, recognized as one of the top research universities globally, and UPMC, a leading American health care provider with many hospitals ranked in the U.
    S.
    News & World Report "Honor Roll" of America’s best hospitals for over 15 years.
    Learn more about our department Video:
    About UPMC
    The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with
  • 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
  • Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
  • Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.
  • Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
  • Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women’s health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.

    • Learn more about UPMC About the Community
  • Pittsburgh is a is a vibrant, mid-sized city with the feel of a small town. Located in the southwest corner of Pennsylvania, it offers the best of everything — an urban melting pot, historical landmarks, ethnic neighborhoods, a vibrant nightlife, picturesque countryside, and the famous three rivers.
  • The city is renowned for its cultural institutions, including the Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy, Pittsburgh Zoo & Aquarium, Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, the National Aviary, and a diverse cultural district.
  • The city's major league professional sports teams include the Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, and Pittsburgh Pirates.
  • Pittsburgh has a reputation as an advancing leader in medicine, education, health care, robotics, software engineering, and high-tech industries.
  • The city is consistently ranked as one of the top places for families in the U.S. and one of the most affordable, livable, and safest U.S. cities.
  • More about Pittsburgh, PA:

    • Interested candidates should email their CV and three letters of recommendation to the attention of David G.
    Metro, MD, FASA, at [email protected].
    UPMC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) based on job qualifications, without discrimination on race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or disability status, protected Veteran status, or other legally protected groups.

Job details

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State License

Pennsylvania

New Graduate Acceptable

No

Company Name

UPMC

Hiring organization

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC)

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