UPMC Altoona Urology Opportunity!

Our organization is seeking to hire two full-time urologists to join the Urology Department located in Altoona, PA.

Practice Opportunity:

• The clinic is situated within the UPMC Altoona hospital.
• The current team comprises 2.5 physicians along with 2 advanced practice providers.
• Services offered include general urology, urologic oncology, female urology, and robotic surgery.
• Procedures such as MRI fusion biopsy, transperineal prostate biopsy, and urodynamics are conducted on-site.
• The call schedule consists of six weeknights each month, with no weekend obligations.
• A hospitalist service is responsible for patient admissions.
• Physicians will be part of the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Urology.

About UPMC Altoona:

• UPMC Altoona features 12 operating rooms, a specialized cystoscopy suite equipped with fixed fluoroscopy, and an advanced Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System.
• The on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center includes 6 operating rooms.
• This facility is a 400-bed regional healthcare system serving a six-county area in west-central Pennsylvania.
• UPMC Altoona is designated as a Level III trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
• The medical staff comprises around 400 primary care and specialty physicians.
• The hospital employs a 23-physician hospitalist team, a comprehensive intensivist staff, and a group of interventional radiologists.

Recruitment Package Includes:

• Attractive base salary along with a wRVU bonus structure.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Generous allowance for continuing medical education (CME) and paid time off (PTO).
• Relocation assistance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance coverage.
• Comprehensive health benefits including family health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employer-matched retirement plans.

About Our Community:

The Altoona metropolitan area boasts a population exceeding 120,000 and is nestled among the scenic mountains of central Pennsylvania. This region offers a welcoming and straightforward lifestyle enriched with cultural and recreational activities, providing a safe environment for children to thrive. Families can choose from a variety of excellent public and private schools, along with several colleges and universities nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at local state parks, resorts, and trails, all within a short drive. The vibrant community of State College, home to Penn State University, features Big Ten sports, national touring performances, and a lively college-town atmosphere.