Join UPMC Altoona Ear, Nose, and Throat located in Altoona, PA!

Job Description

Job Description

Become a part of our Ear, Nose, and Throat team situated in the picturesque Allegheny Mountains of West Central Pennsylvania.

• Deliver a comprehensive range of head and neck surgical services within a tertiary healthcare system that caters to nearly 1 million residents across a 6-county area.
• Our current staff comprises 2 experienced physicians and 2 physician assistants.
• We receive referrals from a diverse group of primary care physicians employed by our organization, as well as local community doctors, emergency room, and trauma teams.
• The practice is housed in a newly built 90,000 square foot medical office complex that also accommodates audiology, allergy and immunology services, imaging, and laboratory facilities.
• The nearby hospital features 12 operating rooms, while the ambulatory surgery center includes 6 operating rooms.
• There is an opportunity to practice at a nearby rural hospital.

About the Opportunity

A competitive compensation package is offered, which includes a base salary along with a wRVU bonus, a sign-on bonus, paid time off for personal and continuing medical education, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits package. This includes family medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, an employer-matched retirement plan, and occurrence-based malpractice coverage.

About Our Health System

Our organization, a part of a larger hospital network, operates a 400-bed regional healthcare system that includes over a dozen outpatient clinics and ancillary facilities, employing more than 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, along with nearly 3,000 staff members.

Key services include a Joint Commission Accredited Stroke Center, a Heart and Vascular Institute, the Hillman Cancer Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

Our Medical Staff

Our medical team consists of over 70 primary care physicians and specialists in various fields, including interventional cardiology, dermatology, endocrinology, ENT, general and robotic surgery, bariatric and breast surgery, neurology, neurosurgery, oncology (both medical and radiation), nephrology, orthopedics, podiatry, psychiatry, urology, and vascular surgery.

The hospital is well-supported by more than 20 physician hospitalists, a complete intensivist team, and a group of interventional radiologists.

About Our Community

Altoona is a charming city nestled among mountains in west central Pennsylvania, conveniently located within a 2 to 5-hour drive from five major metropolitan areas. Local transportation includes daily Amtrak service to New York and Pittsburgh, as well as flights to and from Charlotte, NC.

Our region boasts a welcoming and straightforward lifestyle enriched with cultural and recreational activities. Popular pastimes include hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golfing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts, and trails. The vibrant atmosphere of neighboring State College, home to Penn State University, features Big10 sports, national touring performances, and a lively college town vibe.