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Posted 15 August, 2026

Electrophysiologist

UPMC West Central PA
Altoona, PA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Join Our Cardiology Team!

Become a part of a dynamic cardiology practice that includes:

  • 2 Interventional Cardiologists
  • 1 Non-Invasive Cardiologist
  • 2 Electrophysiologists
  • 1 Heart Failure Specialist

Our practice features a well-established pacemaker clinic and electrophysiology (EP) clinic, boasting a solid patient base.

Practice Overview
  • Primarily an outpatient setting with support from Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
  • Estimated patient load of 25 individuals daily
  • Office hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
  • Schedule includes 2 days in the clinic and 3 days in the EP lab performing procedures
  • On-call duty: 1 night per week (Monday to Friday) and 1 in every 5 weekends
  • Collaborative team including Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners
2023 Procedure and Volume StatisticsCath Lab Statistics:
  • Patient Visits: 2,511
  • Catheterizations: 1,975
  • Impella Procedures: 13
  • Drug-Eluting Stents: 814
  • Rotablator Procedures: 27
  • Watchman Procedures: 309
  • TAVR Procedures: 64
EP Lab Statistics:
  • Patient Visits: 1,187
  • Pacemaker Insertions: 177
  • Bi-V Pacemaker Insertions: 20
  • ICD Insertions: 56
  • Bi-V ICD Insertions: 65
  • Loop Recorder Insertions: 177
  • EP Studies: 23
  • Simple Ablations: 171
  • Complex Ablations: 361
Compensation and Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package that includes:

  • Base salary plus wRVU bonus
  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Annual CME stipend
  • Paid vacation
  • Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Retirement benefits and malpractice coverage
About Our Organization

We are part of a prestigious network comprising 42 hospitals, 92,000 employees, and 700 physician offices, serving a vast insurance services division.

Our facility is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital with over 400 practicing physicians, catering to a 6-county region in central Pennsylvania. We are recognized for our accredited level 2 trauma, stroke, and chest pain center, as well as our regional oncology, cardiology, and cardiac and vascular surgery services.

Community Insights

Altoona is a charming city nestled among mountains in central Pennsylvania, offering convenient access to five major metropolitan areas. It is a welcoming, family-oriented community rich in cultural and recreational activities, complemented by excellent educational institutions.

  • Altoona Metro/Blair County Population: 130,000
  • Hospital Service Area Population: 350,000
  • Trauma Service Area Population: Over 1 million (20 counties)
  • Proximity to five major cities within 2 to 5 hours, accessible via local air and train services