Trauma Surgeon

Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon with BE/BC Surgical Critical Care to join their Trauma/EGS team at UPMC Altoona. This is an opportunity to practice acute care surgery in a high impact regional program where the in-house trauma/EGS surgeon serves as a central clinical leader. Candidates will join a tight-knit group of experienced trauma, surgical critical care, and EGS physicians in caring for a vital regional community. Practice Info UPMC Altoona serves as a vital regional community hospital caring for >1200 trauma patients and performing > 800 Emergency General Surgical operations per year We manage trauma and acute surgical emergencies including biliary disease, bowel obstruction/perforation, diverticulitis, appendicitis age 12+, soft tissue infections, and other urgent general surgical conditions The in-house trauma/EGS surgeon is a central resource for the ED, medical staff, EMS, hospital leadership, and surrounding community We provide 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage with backup call Most trauma patients are admitted Established Level III trauma program with strong institutional and medical staff support Compensation Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives Benefits Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options available Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage Group Life Insurance Paid Parental Leave CME allowance Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance 401(a) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match (pre-tax) Employer-paid pension plan Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with no tail policy required Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible Shift & Schedule Full-time Day / Night 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage with backup call Qualifications Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Surgery (Required) Board Eligible or Board Certified in Surgical Critical Care (Required) Eligibility for PA licensure (Required) A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment (Required) Experience or interest in Level 3 trauma, Trauma PI, EMS collaboration, regional trauma systems, community hospital acute care surgery, and medical student education (Preferred) Accepts J1 & H1B Visas