Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Opportunity

Location: Altoona, PA

Sign-On Bonus: Attractive package available

What We Provide

• Competitive salary with wRVU incentive bonuses
• Practice & Trauma Call: 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Supportive leadership environment
• 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

Opportunity Overview

Become part of a well-established joint practice that currently has a waitlist exceeding six months. The orthopedic team includes:

• A trauma/fracture surgeon
• A foot and ankle specialist
• A sports medicine surgeon
• A hand and upper extremity surgeon
• A total joints expert
• A podiatrist

Additional support comes from a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants. This role also includes a clinical academic appointment and collaboration with team physicians for a local Division 1 University. The practice is equipped with in-office imaging and a PACS/EMR system, all housed in a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex.

Step into a fully operational 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, be board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and be eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

About Our Organization

We are 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. Our system offers critical trauma and emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services.

Our healthcare network includes:

• One acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds
• Numerous outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities
• Over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers
• Nearly 3,000 dedicated employees

We serve as a healthcare hub for Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties. Our organization is a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer, employing over 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians, and operating more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites. We maintain a close affiliation with a prominent university.

Community Insights

Altoona and its neighboring areas offer a blend of rural and small city living, enriched with a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, thanks to its proximity to a major university. The city is conveniently located:

• 40 minutes from State College/Penn State University
• 2 to 5 hours from major cities like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City

Local transportation includes daily Amtrak service to New York and Pittsburgh, as well as flights to and from Charlotte, NC. Other nearby airports provide direct access to both national and international destinations.

With affordable housing—average home values around $120,165—and a cost of living index of 88, which is lower than the national (100) and state (102) averages, Altoona is an excellent place for career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle. The city has been recognized as one of the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," and "Best Places to Live."