Orthopaedic Surgery position at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Our organization is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon with a focus on Total Joints to join a well-established practice that boasts a robust patient volume. This practice receives referrals from over 70 primary care providers as well as the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and have the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

Position Overview:

• Become part of a comprehensive practice that includes 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 Physician Assistants, and a physician specializing in non-surgical sports medicine.
• Participate in trauma call at a ratio of 1:6.
• Engage in practice call at a ratio of 1:5.
• Utilize in-office imaging along with a PACS/EMR system.
• Work in a newly built 90,000 square foot medical office facility.
• The hospital features 12 operating rooms, while the Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 operating rooms.

What We Provide:

• Competitive salary with an incentive bonus structure.
• Sign-on bonus available.
• Paid time off (PTO), continuing medical education (CME) time, and allowance.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options.
• Retirement plan with employer matching contributions.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance and coverage for professional dues.
• Relocation assistance offered.

About Our Organization:

• We are a 336-bed regional tertiary hospital serving the west-central region of Pennsylvania.
• Our facility is an accredited level III trauma center, stroke center, chest pain center, and regional oncology center.
• We offer a range of specialized services, including comprehensive cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity care, robotic surgery, and wound care.
• Our hospital has received a 4-star rating from CMS and an A grade in patient safety from Leapfrog.
• The medical staff consists of around 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including hospitalists, intensivists, and interventional radiologists.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Our workforce includes 92,000 employees, among whom are 4,900 physicians.
• We operate over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Our network includes more than 800 outpatient sites and doctors' offices.

About the Community:

• Experience life in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Duncansville area, which offers a safe and enriching environment conducive to a healthy work/life balance.
• Located in the Altoona/Blair County/West Central Pennsylvania region.
• Enjoy a very affordable cost of living.
• Benefit from excellent educational systems.
• Access a variety of cultural amenities, including theater, symphony, minor league baseball, historical transportation sites, festivals, Big10 sports, and performances by national touring artists.
• Enjoy a central location with convenient access to larger cities, ranging from 40 minutes to 4.5 hours away, including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City.
• Explore outdoor activities such as climbing and skiing in the mountains, paddling and fishing in rivers and lakes, biking on trails and roadways, and playing golf, tennis, and pickleball—all nearby!
• Everything you need is within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees to worry about.