Emergency Medicine Regional Medical Director - UPMC Central PA

Lead the Future of Emergency Medicine in Central Pennsylvania

Emergency Medicine Regional Medical Director -



UPMC Emergency Medicine in Central Pennsylvania is seeking a dynamic and visionary Regional Medical Director to lead and grow our clinical services while shaping the next generation of Emergency Medicine physicians. This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact through both patient care and resident education.

Why UPMC?

At UPMC, we recognize that while your role as a Regional Medical Director in Emergency Medicine is vital, your well-being matters too. We’re committed to fostering a supportive, team-based environment that promotes work-life balance and professional fulfillment. Our collaborative care model enhances patient outcomes and creates a rewarding workplace for our providers.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive onboarding, training, and mentorship programs
• A culture of support with open-door leadership and peer collaboration
• Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate family
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Commencement Bonue
• Long-term job stability in a growing health system
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plan

About the Role:

• Supervise all emergency medicine site directors within Central PA
• Serves as a member of various committees as appointed and agreed upon
• Measure, assess and optimize departmental operational efficiencies
• Assists with teaching activities in Emergency Department as UPMC Harrisburg is home to a 3 - Year Emergency Medicine residency program with 6 residents per class
• Strong collaboration with STAT MedEvac with regional emergency response

 Qualifications:

• Board-Certified in Emergency Medicine by ABEM or ABOEM
• Passion for teaching and delivering compassionate, high-quality care
• Team-oriented mindset with a focus on personalized care and positive outcomes
• Licensed full-time Emergency Medicine Physician and obtain active staff privileges

Discover Central Pennsylvania:

• A blend of rural charm and suburban convenience with rich cultural, historical, and recreational offerings
• Top-ranked public and private schools, and access to leading colleges and universities
• Affordable cost of living (index of 99.7 vs. 126.5 in Philadelphia)
• Conveniently located within a few hours of NYC, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C.
• Consistently ranked among “America’s Most Livable Cities” and “Best Cities to Live”

About UPMC Central Pa:

UPMC Central Pa is a nationally recognized, not-for-profit health system serving over 1.2 million residents annually. With seven acute care hospitals, 160+ outpatient clinics, and more than 2,900 physicians and allied health professionals, we are the region’s hub for high-quality, patient-centered care.

UPMC Central PA is home an ACGME-Accredited program & teaching site for Emergency Medicine residents with exposure to over 200,000 emergency visits annually. The Primary teaching site, in Harrisburg holds a long-standing history of medical advancements in Central PA

Apply to- scheppnera2@upmc.edu, Adele Scheppner, Sr Provider Recruiter