Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA - Subspecialty interest - Sign-on bonus! (Physician )

Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: March 18, 2023

Job Description:

Orthopedics opening in Altoona, Pennsylvania. UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon with subspecialty interest and experience in trauma, total joints/hand preferred but not necessary 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 a full-service practice with 6 orthopedic surgeons, 8 Physician Assistants, and a non-surgical sports medicine physician
• Clinical Academic appointment
• Trauma call 1:5
• 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 What we Offer
  • 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
    • 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.
    • 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
      • 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, Click Here to Apply 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 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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