Surgery - General Physician at UPMC summary :
UPMC Altoona is seeking a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon with expertise in shoulder and elbow procedures to join an established practice with a high volume of patients. The role involves collaboration with a team of orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants, offering competitive compensation and a supportive work environment. The position is based in a thriving community with access to various recreational activities and a reasonable cost of living.
UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics i s recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon with interest and experience in shoulder / elbow 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.
- Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons, 9 Physician Assistants and a non-surgical sports medicine physician
- Trauma call 1 : 5
- Practice call 1 : 5
- In-office imaging and PACS / EMR system
- Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex
- Hospital has 12 ORs; Ambulatory Surgery Center had 4 ORs
- Team physicians for local Division 1 University
What we Offer
Generous salary plus incentive bonusSign-on bonusPTO, CME time & allowanceMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceEmployer matched retirement programOccurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional duesRelocation allowanceAbout UPMC Altoona and UPMC
UPMC Altoona is a 400-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania.UPMC Altoona is an accredited level lll 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.UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitalsOver 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sitesAbout the Community
Choose to live in the Altoona / Hollidaysburg / Duncansville area offering safe and enriching environments to enjoy work / life balance.Located in the Altoona / Blair County / West Central Pennsylvania regionVery reasonable cost of livingExcellent school systemsAbundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artistsCentrally 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 feesKeywords :
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