General Orthopaedic Surgery position at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on General Orthopedics to join a well-established practice that boasts a robust patient volume. This practice receives referrals from over 70 primary care providers, as well as from the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Pennsylvania.

Position Overview:

• Become part of a comprehensive practice that includes 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 Physician Assistants, and a physician specializing in non-surgical sports medicine.
• Participate in trauma call on a 1:6 rotation.
• Engage in practice call on a 1:5 rotation.
• Utilize in-office imaging and a PACS/EMR system.
• Work in a newly built 90,000 square foot medical office facility.
• The hospital features 12 operating rooms, while the Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 operating rooms.

What We Provide:

• Competitive salary with an incentive bonus structure.
• Sign-on bonus available.
• Paid time off (PTO), continuing medical education (CME) time, and allowance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance and coverage for professional dues.
• Relocation assistance offered.

About Our Facility:

• Our facility is a 336-bed regional tertiary hospital serving the west-central region of Pennsylvania.
• We are an accredited level III trauma center, stroke center, chest pain center, and regional oncology center.
• Signature services include comprehensive cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity care, robotic surgery, and wound care.
• The hospital has received a 4-star rating from CMS and an A grade in patient safety from Leapfrog.
• Our medical staff consists of around 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including hospitalists, intensivists, and interventional radiologists.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Our organization employs 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with more than 800 outpatient sites.

Community Highlights:

• Experience life in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Duncansville area, known for its safe and enriching environment that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
• Located in the Altoona/Blair County/West Central Pennsylvania region.
• Enjoy a very affordable cost of living.
• Benefit from excellent educational institutions.
• Access a variety of cultural amenities, including theater, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big Ten sports, and performances by national touring artists.
• Enjoy convenient access to larger cities, with travel times ranging from 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major urban centers such as Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City.
• Explore outdoor activities such as climbing and skiing in the mountains, paddling and fishing in rivers and lakes, biking on trails and roadways, and enjoying numerous golf courses, tennis, and pickleball courts—all nearby!
• Everything you need is within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees.