Hospitalist Physician – Up to $30K Sign-On Bonus | J1 & H1B Visa Sponsorship | Cumberland, MD

Hospital medicine is at its best when Physicians are supported by strong teams, collaborative specialists, and operational structures that allow them to focus on patient care. At USACS, our hospitalists practice within a physician-owned, clinician-led organization that emphasizes quality, teamwork, and long-term career growth. We’re seeking a Hospitalist Physician to join our team at UPMC Western Maryland in Cumberland, Maryland.

Practice Highlights:

• Up to $30,000 sign-on bonus available
• J1 & H1B visa sponsorship available
• Daily Encounters: 140
• Hospitalist team of 20 Physicians and 10 APPs
• Block scheduling model
• Team supported by IAC RN to facilitate operations
• Collaborative leadership structure with Hospital Medicine and Emergency Medicine operating under one IAC Director
• Level III Trauma Center
• Broad specialty support with advanced cardiac and surgical services available on-site

What your practice will look like:

You’ll join a collaborative hospital medicine team focused on delivering high-quality patient care in a supportive community setting. Physicians benefit from strong APP support, efficient operational resources, and access to a wide range of specialty services, creating an environment designed for both professional satisfaction and long-term career growth.

About the Facility:

UPMC Western Maryland offers a comprehensive range of medical, surgical, pediatric, geriatric, and obstetric services. The facility features sophisticated diagnostic testing capabilities and advanced procedures, including diagnostic cardiac catheterization, angioplasty, and open-heart surgery, all available on-site.

Why USACS:

As a physician-owned, clinician-led organization, USACS is built around long-term career satisfaction and strong clinical support. Physicians benefit from shared governance, collaborative leadership, and operational resources that reduce administrative burden while supporting clinical excellence and physician well-being.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Estimated W-2 compensation: $140–$142/hour
• $100,000 equity ownership opportunity for full-time Physicians after 3 years
• Industry-leading 10% company-funded 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and Rx coverage
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• CME/BEA funding and professional development resources

• The facilities offer a comprehensive range of general and specialty services for medical, surgical, pediatric, geriatric and obstetric patients
• Sophisticated diagnostic testing services and state-of-the-art procedures are available
• Procedures including Diagnostic Cardiac Catheterization, Angioplasty and Open Heart Surgery are available on site

• ED Volume: 32,000
• ED Beds: 48
• Staffing Model:
  • 30 hours of physician coverage
  • 40 hours of APP coverage
• EMR: Meditech
• Hospitalist program
• 10% pediatric visits

• Average Daily Encounters: 142
• 20 physicians/10 APP provider hospitalist team
• Team is supported by IAC RN to facilitate operations
• Block scheduling 
• Team approach model with Hospitalist and Emergency Department under one IAC Director

Tourists, tech companies, and a vibrant business community have made Cumberland a regional center, while the city’s picturesque neighborhoods, excellent public and private schools, restaurants, theaters, and many other attractions make it an ideal location to live, work, and play. Within an easy drive of Washington, DC, Baltimore, and Pittsburgh, Cumberland, while connected, is filled with families who’d rather go skiing, white water rafting, rock climbing, fishing, golfing, hiking, camping, or exploring in the beautiful mountains where they live.

Cumberland has a mix of public and private schools whose mission is to provide safe, happy places where kids can concentrate on learning. The schools host a number of academic competitions and athletic programs. In addition, four area colleges and universities are just a short drive from Cumberland.