What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Otolaryngologist- UPMC Childrens- Pittsburgh, PA position at UPMC?
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh, located in Pennsylvania is seeking a Pediatric Otolaryngologist to join our team in the beautiful city of Pittsburgh!
Our otolaryngology team diagnoses and treats ear, nose and throat (ENT) conditions in neonates, infants, children and adolescents. The division is a team of physicians who are board-certified in otolaryngology, as well as advanced practice providers and specialty nurses with expertise in otolaryngology.
Our providers work closely with a team of pediatric specialists including pediatric anesthesiologists and audiologists to offer medical and surgical treatments. Commonly encountered problems include infections in the ear, nose, and throat; hearing loss; airway problems; foreign body aspiration and ingestion; and head and neck masses. Hearing evaluations are available through the Department of Audiology.
Our team also works with our cleft palate and craniofacial teams alongside our colleagues in Plastic Surgery. Members of the team are involved as well in the Vascular Anomalies program which helps to diagnose and treat a variety of head and neck vascular conditions, including hemangiomas, capillary, venous and lymphatic malformations.
The Pediatric Voice program is designed for children whose voice quality is affected by medical or behavioral problems and provides a multidisciplinary evaluation and treatment plan. The Pediatric Airway program offers multidisciplinary care for complex and routine disorders of the larynx and trachea in children.
About UPMC Children’s Hospital and UPMC
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is a 313-bed, acute care teaching hospital located on 10 acres in Pittsburgh’s Lawrenceville neighborhood. • UPMC Children’s was the nation’s first pediatric transplant center. With a history spanning 130-plus years, UPMC Children’s today is renowned for its outstanding clinical, research, and medical education programs and services — and for its frontline role in advancing standards of excellence in pediatric care. • UPMC Children’s is ranked on the U.S. News Top 10 Best Children's Hospitals for 2021–2022 and is ranked in all 10 pediatric subspecialties surveyed. Three subspecialties ranked in the national top 10, including: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery • UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA • 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians • Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals • Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites • UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care • Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, ranked among the top recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998
About the Community:
• Pittsburgh leaped to No. 26 on U.S. News and World Report’s list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. for 2022. It was also named the sixth-best U.S. city to live based on affordability has consistently been rated as one of the most livable cities in the US since 2005. • Pittsburgh has also been recognized as a first-rate city for several years, being described by the Huffington Post as "a modern mecca of culture and education, [and] a hidden gem". • The city’s economy has expanded into industries such as medicine, robotics, finance, and nuclear engineering, and has attracted major tech corporations like Google and Uber. • Mid-size city with all the amenities of a large city and a friendly, community vibe • Known as the City of Bridges, with 446 bridges, it has more than any city in the country • Hit the Great Allegheny Passage, a 334-mile, car-free trail for hikers, runners and cyclists • Unmatched sports culture • Abundant with parks, museums, music, universities and much more!
