General Orthopedic Surgeon

UPMC Orthopedics is recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon with interest and experience in General Orthopedics to join a fully established practice with a high-volume patient base. The successful candidate will care for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians as well as the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to work within a well-resourced regional medical system in west central Pennsylvania. Practice Info Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 Physician Assistants and a non-surgical sports medicine physician In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex Hospital has 12 ORs; Ambulatory Surgery Center had 6 ORs UPMC Altoona is a 336-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania UPMC Altoona is an accredited level III trauma, stroke and chest pain center, and a regional oncology center Compensation Generous salary plus incentive bonus Sign-on bonus Benefits PTO, CME time & allowance Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance Employer matched retirement program Occurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional dues Relocation allowance Shift & Schedule Trauma call 1:6 Practice call 1:5 Qualifications Must have an MD or equivalent American BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license