Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Opportunity

Location: Altoona, PA

Sign-On Bonus: Attractive incentive available

What We Provide

• Competitive salary with a wRVU incentive bonus
• Practice and trauma call schedule of 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Supportive leadership environment
• 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

Opportunity Overview

Become a part of a well-established joint practice that currently has a waitlist exceeding six months. The orthopedic team consists of:

• A trauma/fracture surgeon
• A foot and ankle specialist
• A sports medicine surgeon
• A hand and upper extremity surgeon
• A total joints expert
• A podiatrist

Additional support includes a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants. This role also offers a clinical academic appointment and the opportunity to serve as team physicians for a local Division 1 University.

Our facility features in-office imaging and a PACS/EMR system within a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex. You will join a thriving practice with a substantial patient base, receiving referrals from over 70 primary care physicians as well as the hospital's emergency and trauma departments.

Qualifications: Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent, be board certified/board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and have the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

About Our Organization

We are 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. Our services include critical trauma and emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services.

The healthcare 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, alongside nearly 3,000 employees. We serve as a healthcare hub for Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties.

As a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer, we employ over 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians, and operate more than 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, along with over 800 outpatient sites. We maintain a close affiliation with a prominent university.

Community Insights

Altoona and its neighboring areas offer a blend of rural charm and small city living, enriched by a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, thanks to its proximity to a major university. The city is conveniently located just 40 minutes from State College and within a 2 to 5-hour drive from major cities such as Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Daily Amtrak services to New York and Pittsburgh, along with flights to and from Charlotte, NC, enhance accessibility.

With affordable housing options—the average home value is approximately $120,165—and a cost of living index of 88, which is lower than both the national (100) and state (102) averages, Altoona is an excellent place to build a career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle. The city has been recognized for its safety and quality of life, ranking among the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," and "Best Places to Live."