Jobs in Altoona

UPMC Altoona Total Joint Orthopedic Opportunity

UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is recruiting a Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon to step into a fully established practice with high volume patient base. The practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the Hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.

Opportunity Details

• Join an established busy joint practice with a wait list greater than 6 months.
• Current orthopaedic surgeons include a trauma/fracture surgeon, a foot and ankle surgeon, a sports medicine surgeon, a hand and upper extremity surgeon, a total joints specialist and a podiatrist.
• Additional providers include a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants.
• Clinical Academic appointment
• Trauma & Practice call will be 1:6
• Team physicians for local Division 1 University
• In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system
• Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex

What we Offer

• Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus
• $30,000 sign-on bonus
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• Cash balance and savings plan retirement program
• PTO & CME time and allowance
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional dues
• Relocation allowance up to $10,000

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

• UPMC Altoona is a recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in west central Pennsylvania. The system cares for more than one million residents yearly from the New York to Maryland border, providing life-saving trauma and emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge diagnostic services.
• The UPMC Altoona health system includes one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, over a dozen outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 400 physicians and advance practice providers, and nearly 3,000 employees. It is a health care hub serving Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with:
• 100,000+ employees, including 5,000 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• Altoona and the surrounding communities feature both rural and small city living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment with its proximity to Penn State University.
• Altoona is a 40-minute drive to State College/Penn State University and 2 to 5-hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City. Locally, we have daily Amtrak train service to New York and Pittsburgh and daily flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Other airports in the surrounding area offer direct flights to both national and international destinations.
• With affordable homes_the average home value is $120,165 - the composite cost of living index is 88, lower than the national (100) and state (102) index.
• It's a great place to grow a career and enjoyable lifestyle! Altoona is listed among BestPlaces "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," "Best Small Cities for Crime," and "Best Places to Live.

The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Pathology is recruiting 2 community Pathologists for their hospital in Altoona, PA. Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred, but not required. Must be AP/CP ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible.

Position Highlights

• UPMC Altoona has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology Specimens.
• Join a team of 2 pathologists
• Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services at UPMC in Pittsburgh.
• Night and weekend call are equally shared
• Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging and molecular Anatomic pathology.
• Visa sponsorship

What we Offer

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, disability.
• Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off
• Relocation
• Option for a Clinical Academic appointment
• CME allowance of $4,110
• Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

• UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Regional Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.
• The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.
• UPMC Altoona is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.
• UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
• The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites.
• Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.
• Learn more about UPMC Altoona at and about UPMC at

About the Community

• The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community, where one can find excellent quality schools with many colleges in the area, countless recreational activities, and a great number of cultural activities.
• The region is a progressive, yet "easy living" community. Traffic jams are few, and children can grow up in a safe, secure, and progressive climate. UPMC Altoona is a major healthcare provider in the region.
• Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania.
• 130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population.
• Excellent schools.
• Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
• Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
• Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping.
• Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.
• More about Altoona, PA:

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Join a growing program in the world renowned UPMC Hillman Cancer Center at UPMC Altoona!

UPMC Altoona is currently seeking a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join our UPMC Hillman Cancer Team! We are seeking physicians with excellent clinical skills, interested in delivering high quality care and participating in numerous clinical trials available throughout the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network. Successful candidates should have or be able to obtain a Pennsylvania medical license and be board certified/board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology. Candidates requiring a J-1 visa waiver or H-1B sponsorship following a J-1 waiver are welcome to apply. Salary and benefits are highly competitive and commensurate with experience.

The candidate will join as the fourth physician in a busy medical oncology practice in a spacious, new center on the UPMC Altoona hospital campus, offering the latest medical oncology treatments and clinical trials. Physicians in the practice are well supported as part of an integrated, physician-led network of clinicians. Work with an experienced team of medical oncologists/hematologists, advance practice providers, specialized oncology nurses, lab, pharmacy and support staff. Enjoy unprecedented growth in a practice that includes outpatient and inpatient medical consults, chemotherapy, lab and supportive therapy visits. Care is provided in the clinic and hospital Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. On-call coverage is shared between physician colleagues.

What we Offer:

· Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus a generous incentive program

· Sign-on bonus

· Paid relocation expenses

· Outstanding benefit package including family health, dental, vision, pension, and life & disability insurance

· Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

· Generous PTO and CME allowance

About Our Community

Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with several major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2-4-hour drive, including Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. The historic Omni Bedford Springs resort is a short drive from Altoona. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists, and an active social scene are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus. With affordable living, a welcoming community, and easy access to Pittsburgh and surrounding cities, Altoona is an ideal place to live, work and grow your career.

About UPMC Altoona

UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center 40+ hospital network) is a 400-bed tertiary hospital serving central Pennsylvania, with over 400 physicians on the medical staff. UPMC Altoona is a level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center with comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, interventional neurology, robotics, behavioral health, vascular and wound care. Hospitalists and intensivists provide 24/7 inpatient care.

About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center

UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, one of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the United States and Western Pennsylvania's only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center has a strong commitment to clinical, translational, and basic science research, residency education, and community outreach. We pride ourselves on the exceptional level of cancer care we are able to provide each patient - whether they are seen at our primary location in Shadyside, PA, or at one of our more than 70 locations throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland. Each location provides UPMC Hillman Cancer Center care through personnel and technology linkages, so wherever your patients are treated, they can be confident the most advanced cancer diagnosis and treatments are available.

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UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is recruiting an additional BC/BE, fellowship trained, vascular surgeon to provide full-scope vascular surgery including open and endovascular procedures, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula graphs, and extremity bypass surgery . The Vascular Surgery Practice is located on the UPMC Altoona hospital campus with easy access to the 12-operating room suite, interventional/endovascular procedure room, and 6-operating room ambulatory surgery center. Our vascular surgeons are part of Altoona's Heart and Vascular Institute which currently includes 1 vascular surgeon, 1 cardio-thoracic surgeon, and 5 cardiologists.

This employed position offers a generous base salary plus work RVU bonus with an attractive UPMC physician benefit package.

About UPMC Altoona

UPMC Altoona is comprised of a tertiary care hospital, an employed physician practice, and a non-profit foundation. We are part of the world-renowned UPMC network of 40 hospitals, 90,000+ employees, 700 physician offices, and a 4+ million-member insurance services division (UPMC Health Plan). UPMC ARHS is a multispecialty practice comprised of 100 physicians in many medical and surgical specialties that includes a large primary care physician base.

UPMC Altoona hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital that serves a 6-county primary service area of 350,000+ central Pennsylvania residents. The hospital is a level 3 trauma center and a thrombectomy capable interventional stroke center that serves an 18-county region from New York to Maryland. UPMC Altoona is a center for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery and interventional cardiology (including TAVR and Watchman procedures) and is a regional cancer center. The UPMC Altoona Medical Staff is comprised of 320+ practicing physicians on the active medical staff in primary care, and medical and surgical specialties.

About the Community

Altoona is a small city of about 45,000 residents surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2 to 5-hour drive . The region provides abundant cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities with many and varied affordable housing options in both quaint and larger neighborhoods, all within safe, family-friendly communities.

Outdoor recreation includes hiking, biking, boating, golfing and skiing. There are well recognized public and private school options for elementary and secondary schools, as well as nationally recognized colleges and universities. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists, and a college town atmosphere are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State University.

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Emergency Medicine Locum Opportunity in Altoona, PA

Job at a Glance:

• Location: Coverage needed at both Altoona and Bedford, Pennsylvania
• Role: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule: Altoona - 10-hour shifts (6a-4p, 8a-6p, 11a-9p, 1p-11p, 3p-1a, 5p-3a or 9p-7a); Bedford - 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a)

Description:

Join a dynamic team of healthcare professionals as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Altoona and Bedford, PA. This locum position offers the opportunity to provide critical care in a fast-paced environment, contributing to the mission of delivering **Life Changing Medicine**. You will work in a state-of-the-art facility, ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety. This role is ideal for physicians seeking flexibility and the chance to work alongside a dedicated team committed to excellence in emergency medicine.

What Can You Bring to UPMC?

• Deliver expert emergency care with a focus on patient-centered outcomes.
• Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.
• Demonstrate strong clinical skills and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Supportive work environment with a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications:

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine.
• Current Pennsylvania medical licensure preferred.
• Proven experience in an emergency medicine setting.

UPMC's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

- UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran. UPMC is committed to advancing diversity through programs that promote inclusion, such as Employee Resource Groups and other initiatives to support a diverse workforce.

Please, no agency solicitation.

This facility is seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.

Details and requirements for this opportunity:

· Annual volume: 51,000

· Physician shift times: Need candidates who will work nights!?6a-4p, 8a-6p, 11a-9p, 1p-11p, 3p-1a, 5p-3a, 9p-7a

· NP/PA Coverage: 24 hour coverage

· Back up specialties available: To Be Determined

· Electronic Medical Record (EMR): Cerner

· Certifications required: Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Pediatric Life Support (PALS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) - NOT required as long as board certification requirements are met

AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.

Join a busy outpatient general neurology team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and supportive office and administrative staff dedicated to patient care.

Opportunity Details

• Build and grow a general & subspecialty practice
• Enjoy autonomy and decision making with a collegial group
• Work collaboratively with our neuro-intervention/stroke/neurosurgery teams
• Care for a mix of patients with movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, stroke, cognitive disorders, neuro-muscular disorders and sleep disorders.
• Your panel of patients will be filled immediately from a robust referral network from the surrounding 6 counties.
• Work Monday - Friday with shared practice call. A team of tele-neurohospitalists currently covers all inpatient care and hospital call.
• Our clinic is located 1-1/2 miles from the hospital in a medical mall which also houses a sleep lab, EEG and EMG lab, 2 medical labs, radiology and rehab services, as well as many primary and specialty physician offices.
• Our current providers read EEGs and perform EMGs.
• The hospital is an accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
• This is a clinical appointment
• EPIC EMR

What we Offer

• Competitive base salary plus RVU bonus commensurate with experience
• $35K sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
• $3,500 CME allowance plus five days
• Twenty days PTO plus seven holidays
• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension/retirement plan

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

• UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a 375-bed regional health care system caring for residents of a six-county service area in central Pennsylvania.
• UPMC Altoona is a level III trauma center, regional oncology center, a certified stroke center and provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
• The Health System's medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary and specialty care physicians.
• UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• As an outpatient neurologist, you can choose to live in the Altoona/ Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance
• Located in the Altoona/Blair County/ Central Pennsylvania region
• Very reasonable cost of living
• Excellent school systems
• Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
• Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
• Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts - right here!
• Everything you need within a 15-minute drive - no rush hour traffic, no parking fees

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC.

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More than just competitive pay and benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards package cares for you in all areas of life -- because we believe that you're at your best when receiving the support you need: professional, personal, financial, and more.

Our Values

At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to join us? Apply today.

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The UPMC Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine is seeking highly talented cardiothoracic anesthesiologists to provide anesthesia care at UPMC Altoona. Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology, be fellowship-trained in cardiac anesthesiology, and possess or qualify for an unrestricted medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

• Cardiac position
• Schedule: daylight coverage, M-F 6:30 AM - 3:30 PM
• Call: All days - beeper call 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM
• CRNA supervision, 2.75:1 concurrency target
• Hospital has 13 anesthesiologists and 31 CRNAs
• Academic appointment: yes

What We Offer

• Join a diverse anesthesiology group who manage a broad variety of cases, including all major adult subspecialty care.
• $562k total comp. + $30k signing bonus with increases after 2 and 5 years of service ($602k annually after 5 years of service).
• Custom position/salary structuring corresponding with each candidate's academic, clinical, and research interests and goals.
• Exceptional career growth opportunities and stability as part of a financially strong and thriving world-class healthcare system.
• Opportunities for significant additional earnings.
• Health, life, and disability insurance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match.
• Relocation expense reimbursement.
• CME allowance of $4,110
• 10 weeks PTO with options to increase
• Sign-on bonus
• J-1 waivers accepted

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

• UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Regional Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.
• The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.
• UPMC Altoona is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.
• UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Stroke Center.
• The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with
• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
• Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites.
• Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.
• Learn more about UPMC Altoona at and about UPMC at

About the Community

• The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community, where one can find excellent quality schools with many colleges in the area, countless recreational activities, and a great number of cultural activities.
• The region is a progressive, yet "easy living" community. Traffic jams are few, and children can grow up in a safe, secure, and progressive climate. UPMC Altoona is a major healthcare provider in the region.
• Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania.
• 130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population.
• Excellent schools.
• Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
• Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
• Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping.
• Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.

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