Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Company: Summit Recruiting Group
Location: Altoona
Posted on: January 16, 2026

Job Description:

Inpatient Psychiatry opening - Altoona, PA Located 98m to PittsburghJ1, H1 Eligible Position Details Full-time, permanent Join a dedicated team as an Inpatient Psychiatrist in Altoona, PA, where you will play a crucial role in providing exceptional mental health care. This position offers the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment, focusing on delivering Life Changing Medicine to patients. You will be part of a supportive team that values professional growth and work-life balance, all while making a significant impact on the community's mental health and well-being. Provide expert psychiatric care with a focus on inpatient treatment, demonstrating strong clinical skills and compassionate patient interaction Collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care Contribute to our mission of improving mental health outcomes and advancing psychiatric knowledge. Compensation/Benefits Relocation assistance Sign-on bonus $4,000 CME allowance Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance Retirement plan with employer match About the Group 400-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania. Accredited level II trauma, stroke and chest pain center, and a regional oncology center. Additional signature services include comprehensive cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity, robotic surgery, and wound care. The hospital is a 4-star CMS hospital with a Leapfrog A grade in patient safety. The medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including full-service hospitalists, intensivists and a team of interventional radiologists. $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer. 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals Over 800 doctors offices and outpatient sites About the Community: 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

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