Practice as a Laborist with UPMC in Altoona, PA average 8 shifts per month

Our organization is seeking an ObGyn Hospitalist to serve as a Laborist at our facility located in Altoona, PA. The ideal candidate should possess an MD or equivalent degree, be board-certified or board-eligible in Ob/Gyn, and have the capability to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license. We offer sponsorship for J1 and H1B visas.

Opportunity Overview

• Approximately 8 shifts of 24 hours each
• Clinical academic position available
• Collaborative team-based care environment
• Utilization of EPIC EMR for outpatient services and Cerner for inpatient care
• Community-focused hospital setting
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship options

What We Provide

• Base salary of $425,000
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Assistance with relocation expenses
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans

About Our Facility

• Our facility, part of a prominent medical network, is a 400-bed regional healthcare system serving a six-county area in central Pennsylvania.
• We are designated as a level II trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a JCAHO-certified stroke center.
• Our services include extensive cardiology, cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, and a specialized vascular and wound care center. Our medical staff consists of around 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
• We are a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians.
• Operating over 40 hospitals, including academic, community, and specialty facilities.
• Managing more than 800 outpatient sites and doctors' offices.
• We are pioneering innovative models of accountable, cost-effective, and patient-centered care.
• We maintain a close affiliation with a leading university.

About the Local Community

• Residents can choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College, home to Penn State University. Both locations provide safe and enriching environments conducive to a healthy work/life balance.
• Situated in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region.
• Affordable cost of living.
• Excellent educational institutions.
• A wealth of cultural offerings, including theater, symphony, minor league baseball, historical transportation sites, festivals, Big Ten sports, and national touring artists.
• Conveniently located with easy access to larger cities, ranging from 40 minutes to 4.5 hours from major urban centers like Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., and New York City.
• Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy mountains for climbing and skiing, rivers and lakes for paddling and fishing, biking trails, numerous golf courses, and courts for tennis and pickleball—all nearby!
• Everything you need is within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees.