Pulmonology/Critical Care

Exciting Opportunity for a Pulmonology Physician in Pennsylvania

Overview of the Position:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Position: Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive compensation

Our organization is on the lookout for a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join our team in Altoona, PA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for delivering comprehensive care to patients with a variety of pulmonary conditions, while also working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced critical care during ICU rotations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Engage in a full-time pulmonary practice that includes ICU rotations
• Utilize a cutting-edge bronchoscopy suite, offering routine bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and EBUS
• Perform CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in collaboration with a supportive Interventional Radiology team
• Receive assistance from Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in both the pulmonary clinic and ICU
• Commit to delivering high-quality, compassionate care to patients
• Benefit from 24/7 in-house intensivist and APP coverage, reducing after-hours duties for pulmonologists

Benefits Offered:

• Attractive compensation package with strong productivity incentives and dedicated ICU coverage pay
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance coverage
• Defined contribution plan and 403(b) with employer matching
• Support for professional dues and continuing medical education (CME)
• Relocation assistance available
• Commencement bonus offered
• Paid time off starting from day one

About Our Organization:

Our facility features a 400-bed tertiary care hospital, an employed physician practice, and a non-profit foundation. As part of a prestigious network that includes 40 hospitals and over 90,000 employees, we provide the advantages of a large academic system within a supportive community environment.

The regional health services group consists of more than 100 physicians across various medical and surgical specialties, backed by a robust primary care referral network. Our hospital caters to a six-county area with over 350,000 residents in central Pennsylvania and operates as a Level III Trauma Center and a thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center, serving an 18-county region from New York to Maryland. We are recognized as a regional hub for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology, and comprehensive cancer care, featuring four active ICUs with over 44 ICU beds, all supported by 24/7 intensivist and APP coverage.

The medical staff at our facility includes more than 320 active physicians representing a wide range of specialties.

About the Community:

Altoona boasts an outstanding quality of life, characterized by affordable living, excellent educational institutions, and plentiful outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, boating, skiing, and golfing. The city offers easy access to Pittsburgh and other major urban centers, making it an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

The region is home to highly regarded public and private schools, along with access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Nearby State College, home to Pennsylvania State University, features Big Ten athletics, national touring performances, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere.