Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA - Shoulder specialist - Sign-on bonus

Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: July 29, 2022

Job Description:

Orthopaedic Surgeon – UPMC Altoona PA – Shoulder specialist - Sign-on bonus

UPMC Altoona is recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon with a strong interest in shoulder arthroplasty to step into a fully established practice with high volume patient base. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.

Opportunity Details

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• Join a full-service practice with 6 orthopaedic surgeons and 6 Physician Assistants
  
• Shoulder/elbow specialist
  
• Clinical Academic appointment
  
• Trauma call 1:11
  
• Practice call 1:5
  
• Team physicians for local Division 1 University
  
• In-office imaging and PACS EMR system
  
• Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex
  
• J1 and H1B sponsorship
  
  
  What we Offer
  
  
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  • Generous salary plus incentive bonus
    
  • $25,000 sign-on bonus
    
  • Health, life, vision and disability insurance as well as retirement benefits
    
  • Occurrence based malpractice insurance, professional dues
    
  • Relocation allowance
    
    
    About UPMC Altoona and UPMC
    
    
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    • UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a 400-bed regional health care system providing care to residents of a six-county service area in central Pennsylvania.
      
    • UPMC Altoona is a level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
      
    • UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care center. The Health System's medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
      
      
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      • 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, ranked among the top 10 recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998
        
        
        About the Community
        
        
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        • Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region
          
        • Very reasonable cost of living
          
        • Family-oriented community
          
        • Excellent school systems
          
        • Abundant cultural amenities including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails, Big10 sports, national touring performing artists
          
        • Active social scene from neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus.
          
        • 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.
          
        • Unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities
          
          
          Interested candidates should send their CV to Lori Leo, leolb@upmc.edu
          
          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.
          
          Total Rewards
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          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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