Practice as a Cardiothoracic Anesthesiologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is on the lookout for exceptional cardiothoracic anesthesiologists to deliver anesthesia services at our facility in Altoona. Applicants should be board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology, have completed a fellowship in cardiac anesthesiology, and hold or be eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania.

• Focus on cardiac anesthesia.
• Work schedule: Daytime coverage, Monday to Friday from 6:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
• On-call duties: Beeper call from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM every day.
• Supervision of CRNAs with a concurrency target of 2.75:1.
• Collaborate with a team of 13 anesthesiologists and 31 CRNAs.
• Academic appointment available.

• Become part of a diverse anesthesiology team managing a wide range of cases, including all major adult subspecialties.
• Total compensation of $562,000 plus a $30,000 signing bonus, with salary increases after 2 and 5 years of service (up to $602,000 annually after 5 years).
• Customizable position and salary structures tailored to each candidate's academic, clinical, and research aspirations.
• Outstanding opportunities for career advancement and stability within a financially robust and prestigious healthcare system.
• Potential for significant additional earnings.
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance coverage.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Defined contribution plan and a 403b plan with employer matching.
• Reimbursement for relocation expenses.
• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of $4,110.
• 10 weeks of paid time off (PTO) with options for additional time.
• Sign-on bonus available.
• J-1 waivers are accepted.

• Our hospital serves a primary service area of six counties in central Pennsylvania, catering to a patient population of approximately 350,000.
• The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke services extend across 18 counties, totaling a population of 1,000,000.
• We are a Level 2 trauma center accredited by the PA Trauma Systems Foundation, as well as a regional center for cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery, and cancer treatment.
• Our services include endovascular neurology, neuro-intervention, neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular and wound care, obstetrics, and pediatric care, and we are recognized as a JCAHO-accredited Stroke Center.
• Our health system, affiliated with a major university, is a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer.
• We employ 92,000 individuals, including 4,900 physicians, across over 40 hospitals and more than 800 outpatient sites.
• We are committed to innovation in developing accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care models.
• Our organization boasts numerous centers of excellence in fields such as transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health.

• The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania area is a family-friendly community with excellent educational institutions and numerous colleges nearby.
• This region offers a progressive yet relaxed lifestyle, with minimal traffic congestion and a safe environment for children to grow up in.
• Location: Altoona, situated in South Central Pennsylvania.
• The Altoona Metro Area has a population of approximately 130,000.
• Nearby educational institutions include Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, and the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
• Cultural offerings include the Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
• Recreational opportunities abound at Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, and various state parks, along with local sports teams like the Altoona Curve, a Pittsburgh Pirates affiliate.
• Conveniently located near major cities such as Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.