Opportunity Highlights Collegial team of 23 physicians and 14 Advanced Practice ProvidersWork 7 days on, 7 days offRotating early and late daysNights covered by nocturnistsCensus averages 16-18 adult inpatients/dayIntensivist Service covers ICUNo OB or pedsNo procedures requiredCode response covered by residentsConsulting physicians in nearly all specialtiesCompetitive salary based on working 175 shifts per yearAdditional income for working extra shiftsAnnual quality incentive program7 days PTO/yearGenerous CME stipendRobust UPMC benefits with employer matched retirementRelocation allowance$50k Sign-on bonusRetention incentive after 2 years and with contract renewalAbout Our Health System UPMC Altoona, part of a 42-hospital system, is a regional, tertiary, community hospital in west central Pennsylvania. Signature services include Level III Trauma Center, Hillman Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute and regional Stroke Center. Nearly 400 primary and specialty care physicians on medical staff.
UPMC Altoona is a: 400-bed hospital serving 50,000 ED patients/year4-star CMS hospital with an A grade in hospital safety.Accredited HeartCARE center, cardiac cath lab & chest pain centerAccredited breast imaging center of excellenceThrombectomy capable stroke centerStroke honor roll and stroke Gold Plus award recipientType 2 diabetes honor rollLung cancer screening centerAbout our Community Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in west central Pennsylvania, with major northeast metro areas within a 2 to 5-hour drive. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golf and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists and university town atmosphere are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State University.
Qualifications Licensure, Certifications and Clearances:ABIM/AOBIM/ABFM Board CertificationBLS, ACLS CertifiedMust qualify for a medical license in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.Act 33, 34, 73
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