Vascular Surgeon
Job Description
Our organization is seeking a BC/BE, fellowship-trained vascular surgeon to join our team and deliver comprehensive vascular surgical care, encompassing both open and endovascular techniques, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula grafts, and extremity bypass surgeries. The Vascular Surgery Practice is conveniently situated on the hospital campus, providing easy access to a 12-operating room suite, an interventional/endovascular procedure room, and a 6-operating room ambulatory surgery center. Our vascular surgery team is part of the Heart and Vascular Institute, which currently includes one vascular surgeon, one cardio-thoracic surgeon, and five cardiologists.
This employed role comes with a competitive base salary along with a work RVU bonus, complemented by an appealing physician benefits package.
About Our Organization
We are a tertiary care facility that includes an employed physician practice and a non-profit foundation. Our organization is part of a prestigious network comprising 40 hospitals, over 90,000 employees, 700 physician offices, and a health plan serving more than 4 million members. Our multispecialty practice features 100 physicians across various medical and surgical fields, supported by a robust primary care base.
Our hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care center that caters to a primary service area of over 350,000 residents across six counties in central Pennsylvania. It operates as a level 3 trauma center and a thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center, serving an 18-county region extending from New York to Maryland. We are recognized for our vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology services (including TAVR and Watchman procedures), and we also function as a regional cancer center. The medical staff includes over 320 active physicians across primary care and various specialties.
About the Community
Altoona is a charming city with a population of approximately 45,000, nestled among the mountains of central Pennsylvania. Major metropolitan areas in the northeast are accessible within a 2 to 5-hour drive. The region offers a wealth of cultural, recreational, and educational opportunities, along with diverse and affordable housing options in both quaint and larger neighborhoods, all within safe, family-oriented communities.
Outdoor activities abound, including hiking, biking, boating, golfing, and skiing. The area boasts well-regarded public and private schools for elementary and secondary education, as well as nationally recognized colleges and universities. Nearby State College, home to Penn State University, features Big Ten sports, national touring performing artists, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere.
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