Company Profile
UPMC Hamot
Company Overview
UPMC Hamot is a 424-bed tertiary care facility, regional referral hub and Level II Trauma Center and is ranked #9 in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report.
Supported by a medical staff of more than 500 active members and 3,300 dedicated employees, UPMC Hamot’s mission is to serve its patients, communities, and one another in the UPMC Hamot tradition of quality, health, healing, and education.
 
Our superior healthcare services are continually recognized by notable accrediting bodies. Our organization joined UPMC on February 1, 2011.
Company History
The Hamot Hospital Association was founded in Erie, Pa. on February 7, 1881. Hamot opened its doors to the public on July 1, 1881. 
To access a history of UPMC Hamot, please select a link below:
 Hamot’s Early History
 UPMC Hamot in Recent Years. This excerpt is taken from Hamot’s 30-year March to Distinction, an analytical essay written by the Jefferson Education Society. 
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
UPMC Hamot is the only hospital in the northwestern Pennsylvania region to be Magnet recognized by ANCC and to receive the ENA Lantern Award.
UPMC Hamot is ranked #9 in Pennsylvania by U.S. News & World Report and is the only hospital in Erie to be recognized by the publication. This puts UPMC Hamot in the top 4.4% of hospitals in the state.
Benefits
At UPMC, we believe a world-class health system should offer valuable and flexible benefits programs to its employees. Our generous reward packages are designed to provide personal financial security, health, and wellness to you and your family.
With UPMC, you have the comfort and protection of:
 Access to an affordable, broad, and comprehensive network of physicians and medical facilities
 Savings and pension plans
 Flexible paid time off
 Short- and long-term disability protection
 Employer-provided life insurance with the ability to purchase additional coverage for you and your dependents
 Tuition assistance for you and your dependents
 Voluntary programs, perks, and discounts 
We try to go above and beyond to safeguard your and your family’s health and financial well-being so you can reach your personal goals.
UPMC Benefits Include:
 Medical insurance, including prescription and vision coverage
 Dental coverage
 Flexible spending accounts
 Disability coverage
 Basic life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance
 Supplemental life insurance for employee
 Supplemental AD&D insurance for employee
 Supplemental life insurance for employee's spouse and children
 Cash balance plan
 Savings plan
 Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay
 Tuition assistance for employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents
 Adoption assistance
Most benefits are effective the first of the month following the date of hire. Staffing classification, such as full-time or part-time, and work location determine eligibility and availability of the plans in which you can participate.