Join UPMC Altoona Ear, Nose, and Throat located in Altoona, PA!

Become a part of our Ear, Nose, and Throat team situated in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains of West Central Pennsylvania.

• Deliver a comprehensive range of head and neck surgical services within a tertiary healthcare system that caters to nearly 1 million residents across a 6-county area.
• Our current staff comprises 2 experienced physicians and 2 physician assistants.
• We receive referrals from a wide network of primary care physicians employed by our organization, as well as local community doctors, emergency room, and trauma teams.
• The practice is housed in a newly built 90,000 square foot medical office complex, which also accommodates audiology, allergy and immunology services, imaging, and laboratory facilities.
• The nearby hospital features 12 operating rooms, while the ambulatory surgery center includes 6 operating rooms.
• There is an opportunity to practice at a nearby rural hospital.

About the Opportunity

A competitive compensation package is offered, which includes a base salary along with a wRVU bonus, a sign-on bonus, paid time off for personal and continuing medical education, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes family medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an employer-matched retirement plan, and occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

About Our Health System

Our organization, part of a larger hospital network, operates a 400-bed regional healthcare system that includes over a dozen outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and nearly 3,000 employees.

Key services include a Joint Commission Accredited Stroke Center, a Heart and Vascular Institute, the Hillman Cancer Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

Our Medical Staff

Our medical team consists of over 70 primary care physicians and specialists in various fields, including interventional cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, ENT, general and robotic surgery, bariatric and breast surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology, nephrology, orthopedics, podiatry, psychiatry, urology, and vascular surgery.

The hospital is well-staffed with more than 20 physician hospitalists, a complete intensivist team, and a group of interventional radiologists.

About Our Community

Altoona is a charming city nestled among mountains in west central Pennsylvania, with five major metropolitan areas accessible within a 2 to 5-hour drive. Daily Amtrak train services to New York and Pittsburgh, as well as local flights to and from Charlotte, NC, are available.

This region offers a warm and uncomplicated lifestyle enriched with cultural and recreational activities. Popular pastimes include hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golfing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts, and trails. The vibrant atmosphere of neighboring State College, home to Penn State University, features Big10 sports, national touring performances, and a lively college town vibe.