Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Arthroplasty

Location: Altoona, PA

Attractive Sign-On Bonus Available

What We Provide

• Competitive salary with a wRVU incentive bonus
• Practice and Trauma Call at a ratio of 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Support from leadership
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with cash balance and savings options
• 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.
• The 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.
• 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 facility.

Join a fully established practice with a high volume of patients, 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/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. We offer critical trauma and emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services.
• The health system comprises one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, numerous outpatient clinics, and ancillary facilities, supported by over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, along with nearly 3,000 staff members. It serves as a healthcare hub for Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties.
• We are part of 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 over 800 outpatient sites, closely affiliated with a major university.

About the Community

• 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.
• Located just a 40-minute drive from State College/Penn State University and within 2 to 5 hours of major cities like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. The area is served by daily Amtrak trains to New York and Pittsburgh, as well as flights to and from Charlotte, NC, with other nearby airports providing direct access to national and international destinations.
• With affordable housing options—the average home value is approximately $120,165—and a cost of living index of 88, which is lower than the national (100) and state (102) averages, it’s an ideal place to build a career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
• Altoona is recognized among the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," "Best Small Cities for Crime," and "Best Places to Live" according to BestPlaces.