Practice as a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Company: UPMC West Central PA
Location: Altoona
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job Description:

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 https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona and about UPMC at https://www.upmc.com 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. dox2

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