Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Arthroplasty

Location: Altoona, PA

Attractive Sign-On Bonus Available

What We Provide

• Competitive salary with wRVU incentive bonuses
• Practice & Trauma Call at a ratio of 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Support from leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement program with cash balance and savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) time and funding
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance and coverage for professional dues

Position Highlights

• Become part of a well-established joint practice with a patient waitlist exceeding six months.
• Current orthopedic team includes specialists in trauma/fracture, foot and ankle, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, total joints, and podiatry.
• Additional team members consist of a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants.
• Opportunity for a clinical academic appointment.
• Serve as team physicians for a local Division 1 University.
• Access to in-office imaging and a PACS/EMR system.
• Newly built 90,000 sq ft medical office complex.

Join a thriving practice with a robust patient base, receiving referrals from over 70 primary care physicians as well as 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 for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

About Our Organization

• Our facility is a leading provider of high-quality, patient-focused healthcare services in west central Pennsylvania, serving over one million residents annually from the New York to Maryland border.
• The health system comprises one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, numerous outpatient clinics, and ancillary facilities, employing over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, along with nearly 3,000 staff members.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer, featuring:
• More than 100,000 employees, including 5,000 physicians
• Over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals
• More than 800 outpatient offices and sites
• A close affiliation with a prominent university

Community Overview

• Altoona and its neighboring areas offer a blend of rural and small city living, with a rich array of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, all within reach of a major university.
• The city is conveniently located just 40 minutes from State College/Penn State University and within a 2 to 5-hour drive from major cities like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Daily Amtrak service connects to New York and Pittsburgh, along with flights to and from Charlotte, NC, and other nearby airports offering direct routes to national and international destinations.
• With affordable housing—average home values around $120,165—and a composite cost of living index of 88, which is lower than both the national (100) and state (102) averages, it’s an ideal place to live.
• Altoona is recognized as one of the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," "Best Small Cities for Crime," and "Best Places to Live," making it a wonderful location for career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle.