Outpatient General Neurologist - UPMC Altoona, PA - Earning potential of $500K - Ability to grow you

Become a part of a dynamic outpatient general neurology team comprising physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated administrative staff focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Opportunity Overview

• Develop and expand both general and subspecialty practices.
• Experience autonomy in decision-making within a collaborative environment.
• Work in partnership with our neuro-intervention, stroke, and neurosurgery teams.
• Provide care for a diverse patient population with conditions such as movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, strokes, cognitive issues, neuromuscular disorders, and sleep disorders.
• Your patient panel will be established quickly through a strong referral network spanning six surrounding counties.
• Enjoy a Monday to Friday schedule with shared on-call responsibilities. A team of tele-neurohospitalists manages all inpatient care and hospital calls.
• Our clinic is conveniently located just 1.5 miles from the hospital within a medical mall that includes a sleep lab, EEG and EMG labs, two medical laboratories, radiology, rehabilitation services, and various primary and specialty physician offices.
• Current providers perform EEG readings and EMG procedures.
• The hospital is recognized as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
• This position is a clinical appointment.
• Utilize EPIC for electronic medical records.

What We Provide

• A competitive base salary along with an RVU bonus based on experience.
• A sign-on bonus of $35,000 plus assistance with relocation expenses.
• A $3,500 allowance for continuing medical education (CME) along with five days off for CME activities.
• Twenty days of paid time off (PTO) plus seven holidays.
• An excellent benefits package that includes health, dental, vision, and a retirement/pension plan.

About Our Organization

• Our facility is a 375-bed regional healthcare system serving residents across a six-county area in central Pennsylvania.
• We are a level III trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a certified stroke center, offering comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgical services.
• The medical staff consists of approximately 400 primary and specialty care physicians.
• We are a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians.
• Operating over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Managing more than 800 outpatient sites and doctors' offices.
• We are committed to developing innovative, accountable, and patient-centered care models.
• We maintain a close affiliation with a prominent university.

About the Community

• As an outpatient neurologist, you have the option to reside in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College, home to Penn State University. Both locations provide safe and enriching environments for a balanced lifestyle.
• Situated in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region.
• Enjoy a cost of living that is very reasonable.
• Benefit from excellent educational systems.
• Access a wealth of cultural amenities, including theater, symphony, minor league baseball, historical transportation sites, festivals, Big Ten sports, and performances by national touring artists.
• Experience 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 nearby mountains for climbing and skiing, rivers and lakes for paddling and fishing, biking trails, and numerous golf courses, tennis, and pickleball courts—all within reach!
• Everything you need is just a 15-minute drive away—no rush hour traffic or parking fees.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals with disabilities and veterans. All candidates must comply with our COVID vaccination requirements upon starting employment.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package goes beyond competitive compensation and benefits; it supports you in all aspects of life, as we believe you perform best when you receive the necessary support—professionally, personally, financially, and more.

Our Core Values

We are guided by shared values that shape our work and hold us accountable to one another. Our core values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation are essential in fostering a positive and cohesive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and the community. Ready to join our team? Apply today!