Outpatient General Neurologist - UPMC Altoona, PA - Earning potential of $500K - Ability to grow you

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of a dynamic outpatient general neurology team comprising physicians, advanced practice providers, and dedicated administrative staff focused on delivering exceptional patient care.

Opportunity Overview

• Develop and expand both general and subspecialty practices.
• Experience autonomy and collaborative decision-making within a supportive team.
• Engage in teamwork with our neuro-intervention, stroke, and neurosurgery departments.
• Provide care for a diverse patient population, including those with movement disorders, headaches, epilepsy, strokes, cognitive issues, neuromuscular conditions, and sleep disorders.
• Your patient panel will be established quickly through a strong referral network spanning six surrounding counties.
• Work schedule is Monday to Friday with shared on-call responsibilities. A team of tele-neurohospitalists manages all inpatient care and hospital calls.
• The clinic is conveniently located just 1.5 miles from the hospital within a medical mall that includes a sleep lab, EEG and EMG labs, two medical laboratories, radiology, rehabilitation services, and various primary and specialty physician offices.
• Current providers perform EEG readings and EMG procedures.
• The hospital is recognized as a Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
• This position is a clinical appointment.
• Utilize EPIC for electronic medical records.

What We Provide

• Attractive base salary with an RVU bonus based on experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $35,000 along with relocation support.
• $3,500 for continuing medical education (CME) plus five days off for CME activities.
• Twenty days of paid time off (PTO) in addition to seven holidays.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

About Our Organization

• Our facility is a 375-bed regional healthcare system serving residents across a six-county area in central Pennsylvania.
• We are a level III trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a certified stroke center, offering extensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgical services.
• The medical staff consists of around 400 primary and specialty care physicians.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• Employing 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians.
• Operating over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Managing more than 800 outpatient sites and doctors' offices.
• We are pioneering innovative models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
• Strongly affiliated with a major university.

About the Community

• As an outpatient neurologist, you can choose to reside in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College, home to Penn State University. Both locations offer 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 systems.
• Rich cultural offerings, including theater, symphony, minor league baseball, historical transportation sites, festivals, Big Ten sports, and national touring performances.
• 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 activities abound, including mountains for climbing and skiing, rivers and lakes for paddling and fishing, biking trails, and numerous golf courses, tennis, and pickleball courts.
• Everything you need is within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, welcoming individuals with disabilities and veterans. All candidates must comply with our COVID vaccination requirements upon starting employment.

Total Rewards

Our Total Rewards package goes beyond competitive salaries and benefits; it supports you in all aspects of life, as we believe you perform best when you receive the necessary support—professionally, personally, financially, and more.

Our Core Values

We are guided by shared values that shape our work and hold us accountable to one another. Our principles of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation are essential in fostering a positive and cohesive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and the community. Ready to be part of our team? Apply today!