<p>Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital in Wellsboro, Pennsylvania is recruiting an Emergency Medicine physician to join its emergency department at this 67-bed acute care community hospital. Founded in 1924 and part of the UPMC Susquehanna health system — recognized by IBM Watson Health as one of the nation's 15 Top Health Systems — this facility delivers high-quality, safe patient care to the Wellsboro community and surrounding region. The position offers employee status, a competitive hourly rate, and the clinical backing of a nationally recognized health system with deep subspecialty resources.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Employee status with competitive hourly compensation</li> <li>Paid professional liability insurance including tail coverage</li> <li>Health benefits package</li> <li>Access to CME resources and educational tools through a dedicated physician institute</li> <li>Mentorship and collegial support from a national network of emergency medicine specialists</li> <li>Clinician wellness program</li> <li>Leadership development programs including Leadership Education and Development (LEAD), Coach Development Academy (CDA), National Medical Leadership Conference (NMLC), and diversity and inclusion initiatives</li> <li>Defined pathways for career growth and leadership advancement</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Emergency department embedded within a 67-bed general and surgical hospital</li> <li>Part of UPMC Susquehanna — one of IBM Watson Health's 15 Top Health Systems nationally — providing access to system-wide subspecialty consultation and resources</li> <li>Comprehensive state-of-the-art medical and surgical services on campus</li> <li>Community-based practice with a focus on consistent, high-quality, and safe patient care</li> <li>Affiliation with a large, established national physician group providing operational stability and clinical infrastructure</li> <li>Access to professional development tools and continuing medical education through a dedicated physician learning platform</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine</li> <li>Active Pennsylvania medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of community emergency department acuity including medical, surgical, and trauma presentations</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Wellsboro is a charming small city in north-central Pennsylvania's Tioga County, often called the "Gateway to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon" — the 47-mile Pine Creek Gorge that draws hikers, kayakers, and outdoor enthusiasts year-round. The area offers a low cost of living, strong community character, and four-season recreation including skiing, fishing, and cycling, all within a scenic rural setting. Wellsboro's walkable, gas-lit downtown and proximity to state forests make it an appealing destination for physicians seeking a high quality of life outside a major metropolitan area.</p>