Neurohospitalist - UPMC Altoona, PA - 7on/7off schedule

Company: UPMC
Location: Altoona
Posted on: May 25, 2023

Job Description:

Join a growing team of outpatient neurologists, stroke neurologists, neuro-hospitalist, interventional neurologists and neurosurgeon in an award-winning program. UPMC Altoona has an exciting neuro-hospitalist opportunity for a new grad or experienced BC/BE neurologist.
Opportunity Details:

• 7on/7off schedule
  
• On-call coverage during the week on
  
• Round on inpatients, answer inpatient consults, and read EEGs during the day
  
• Collegial and family work environment
  
• Strong academic connection to Pittsburgh
  What we Offer:
  
  • $25K sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
    
  • $3,500 CME allowance
    
  • 7 days PTO
    
  • Competitive base salary plus RVU bonus commensurate with experience
    
  • Outstanding benefit package including malpractice, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and pension
    About UPMC Altoona:
    
    • Part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Centers 40+ hospital network
      
    • 400-bed regional tertiary health care system for residents in central Pennsylvania
      
    • Joint Commission certified thrombectomy capable stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
      
    • Other signature services include Level ll Trauma Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee Womens
      
    • 400 primary care and specialty credentialed physicians on medical staff
      
    • A patient safety grade in Leapfrogs most recent hospital safety survey
      
    • 4-star quality hospital, as rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS).
      
    • HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award recipient by the American College of Cardiology.
      About UPMC:
      
      • 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:
        
        • As a neuro-hospitalist, 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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