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Posted: 13-Jun-26
Location: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
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Internal Number: JOB-23983
UPMC Central PA in Harrisburg is seeking full-time Inpatient Psychiatrists to help launch our new inpatient unit in the heart of downtown Harrisburg. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a high-quality behavioral health program from the ground up.
You will collaborate with a dedicated team of psychiatric physicians and behavioral health executive leadership to help build a successful, engaged, and sustainable inpatient program. If you are seeking a role that offers professional growth, new experiences, and the chance to have a meaningful impact on clinical workflows and future program development this position offers a truly unique opportunity.
Why Choose UPMC?
At UPMC, we recognize that caring for others starts with taking care of our providers. We are deeply committed to fostering a supportive, physician-friendly environment that prioritizes teamwork, wellness, and professional fulfillment.
As part of a nationally recognized, physician-led health system, UPMC offers the resources, stability, and clinical support needed to practice at the top of your license while maintaining a sustainable work-life balance. We are deeply committed to innovation, quality improvement, and professional growth?empowering our physicians to shape programs, influence care delivery, and make a lasting impact on the communities we serve.
What We Offer:
· Robust onboarding, training, and ongoing professional support
· Collaborative leadership with an open-door culture
· Strong peer support and interdisciplinary teamwork
· Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
· Tuition discounts at the University of Pittsburgh for physicians and immediate family members
· Long-term job stability within a growing, not-for-profit health system
About the Position:
· Opportunity to launch and build a brand-new inpatient psychiatry unit from the ground up
· Be part of the development and growth of a new program, offering adult beds and adolescent beds, with appropriate physician coverage and support
· Collaborate closely with a strong physician partner at launch, with planned growth including a range of clinical programs with full multidisciplinary team support
· Teaching opportunities with the chance to work with learners
· Full-time position with the potential for flexible clinical options as the program expands
· Supported by a dedicated marketing and outreach team
· Opportunities for community engagement, leadership involvement, and ongoing professional growth
Physician Qualifications:
· Board-certified or board-eligible in Psychiatry
· Eligible for medical licensure in the state of Pennsylvania
· Commitment to delivering high-quality, patient-centered, compassionate care
· Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills within a multidisciplinary care team
About Harrisburg:
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania?s capital city, offers a dynamic blend of history, culture, and modern living. Set along the scenic Susquehanna River, the city features a vibrant downtown filled with locally owned restaurants, craft breweries, riverfront festivals, and a growing arts scene anchored by theaters, galleries, and live?music venues. Its diverse neighborhoods, strong schools, and welcoming community make it an appealing place for professionals and families alike.
Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to parks, greenways, and water activities, while history lovers appreciate the city?s rich heritage and nearby landmarks. Harrisburg?s central location provides outstanding connectivity?just 75 minutes from Baltimore, two hours from Philadelphia and Washington, D.C., and about three hours from New York City?making big?city experiences and weekend getaways comfortably within reach.
About UPMC Central Pa Hospitals:
UPMC in Central Pa. is a nationally recognized, not?for?profit health system committed to delivering exceptional, patient?centered care across central Pennsylvania and its surrounding rural communities. Each year, the system serves more than 1.2 million residents, offering comprehensive services that range from life?saving emergency care and advanced diagnostics to essential primary and specialty care.
As a regional health care leader, UPMC in Central Pa. encompasses seven acute?care hospitals with more than 1,100 licensed beds, more than 200 outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, and a dedicated team of over 3,100 physicians and allied health professionals supported by approximately 11,000 employees. The system plays a vital role in improving the health and well?being of communities throughout Dauphin, Cumberland, Perry, York, Lancaster, Lebanon, Juniata, Franklin, Adams, and parts of Snyder counties.
Joining UPMC in Central Pa. means becoming part of a mission?driven organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence in care?an environment where you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact.
Interested in applying? Please contact Denise Bordner, Senior Physician Recruiter (717) 231-8761