Medical Oncologist/Hematologist - Altoona, PA- Visa sponsorship available- Competitive Salary
Job Description
Become a part of an expanding program at the esteemed UPMC Hillman Cancer Center located in Altoona!
Our organization is actively looking for a Medical Oncologist/Hematologist to join the UPMC Hillman Cancer Team. We are in search of physicians who possess outstanding clinical abilities and are dedicated to providing top-notch care while engaging in various clinical trials offered across the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center network. Ideal candidates should hold or be eligible to obtain a medical license in Pennsylvania and be board certified or board eligible in Medical Oncology and/or Hematology. We welcome applicants who require a J-1 visa waiver or H-1B sponsorship following a J-1 waiver. Compensation and benefits are competitive and based on experience.
The selected candidate will become the fourth physician in a thriving medical oncology practice situated in a modern facility on the UPMC Altoona hospital grounds, which provides cutting-edge medical oncology treatments and access to clinical trials. Physicians in this practice benefit from a supportive, integrated network of clinician leadership. Collaborate with a skilled team of medical oncologists/hematologists, advanced practice providers, specialized oncology nurses, laboratory staff, pharmacy, and additional support personnel. Experience significant growth in a practice that encompasses both outpatient and inpatient medical consultations, chemotherapy, laboratory services, and supportive therapy visits. Care is delivered in both the clinic and hospital from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, with on-call responsibilities shared among physician colleagues.
What We Provide:
- Competitive base salary aligned with experience, along with a generous incentive program
- Sign-on bonus
- Reimbursement for relocation expenses
- Comprehensive benefits package including family health, dental, vision, pension, and life & disability insurance
- Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
- Generous paid time off and continuing medical education allowance
About Our Community
Altoona is a charming city nestled among mountains in central Pennsylvania, conveniently located within a 2-4 hour drive from several major metropolitan areas in the northeast, including Pittsburgh, Washington DC, Baltimore, and Philadelphia. The region boasts a friendly and uncomplicated lifestyle filled with cultural and recreational activities, providing a safe and enriching environment for children to grow up. Popular outdoor activities include hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts, and rail trails. The historic Omni Bedford Springs resort is just a short drive away. The neighboring State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus, offers Big10 sports, national touring performances, and a vibrant social scene. With affordable living, a welcoming community, and easy access to Pittsburgh and surrounding cities, Altoona is an excellent place to live, work, and advance your career.
About UPMC Altoona
UPMC Altoona, part of a network of over 40 hospitals under the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, is a 400-bed tertiary care facility serving central Pennsylvania, with a medical staff of over 400 physicians. It is recognized as a level II trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified primary stroke center, offering comprehensive services in cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, interventional neurology, robotics, behavioral health, vascular care, and wound management. Hospitalists and intensivists provide round-the-clock inpatient care.
About UPMC Hillman Cancer Center
UPMC Hillman Cancer Center is one of the largest integrated community cancer networks in the United States and the only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center in Western Pennsylvania. We are deeply committed to clinical, translational, and basic science research, residency education, and community outreach. We take pride in delivering exceptional cancer care to each patient, whether they visit our primary location in Shadyside, PA, or one of our more than 70 facilities across Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, and Maryland. Each site offers UPMC Hillman Cancer Center services through personnel and technological connections, ensuring that patients receive the most advanced cancer diagnoses and treatments available, regardless of where they are treated.
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