Physician Cardiology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Non-Invasive Cardiology opening in Pennsylvania - visa eligible * Located in *Altoona, PA * - just 98 miles from Pittsburgh* Full-time, permanent opening* Hospital-employed* Joining an established clinic with solid patient base* Currently 2 Interventionalists, 1 Non-Invasive Cardiologist, 2 Electrophysiologists, 1 Heart Failure Specialist, 4 PAs, & 2 NPs* Clinic is located 1.5 miles from the hospital* Clinic has comprehensive pacemaker clinic* Good inpatient and outpatient work balance* Work schedule is Monday - Friday, 8am - 5 pm* Call schedule will be 1:5 * Cath lab in hospital served over 3,000 patients and added TAVR and Watchman procedures in 2019* H1b & J1 visa sponsorship available Comp & benefits: * Competitive compensation and benefits package includes an initial income guarantee* Sign-on bonus* Relocation assistance* Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability * PTO* Annual CME allowance and days* Retirement benefits* Occurrence-based malpractice insurance. Hospital: Hospital offers exceptional career growth opportunities and stability as part of a financially strong and thriving world-class health system. The 400-bed regional health care system provides care to nearly 350,000 residents in central Pennsylvania. They are a level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission certified stroke center. The hospital provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, vascular and endovascular surgery, behavioral health, vascular and wound care. The Health System s medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists. Community: Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2-5 hour drive. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golf and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists, and an active social scene are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus.