Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Arthroplasty Opportunity

Exciting Sign-On Bonus Available!

What We Provide

• Competitive salary with a wRVU incentive bonus
• Practice and Trauma Call at a ratio of 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Supportive leadership environment
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance
• Retirement plan with cash balance and savings options
• Paid time off (PTO) and continuing medical education (CME) time and funding
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance and coverage for professional dues

Position Highlights

• Become part of a well-established joint practice with a patient waitlist exceeding six months.
• Current orthopedic team includes specialists in trauma/fracture, foot and ankle, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, total joints, and podiatry.
• Additional support from a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants.
• Opportunity for a clinical academic appointment.
• Team physicians for a local Division 1 University.
• Access to in-office imaging and a PACS/EMR system.
• Work in a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex.

Join a thriving practice with a robust patient base, receiving referrals from over 70 primary care physicians as well as the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Candidates must possess an MD or equivalent, be board certified/eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and be able to secure an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

About Our Organization

We are a leading provider of high-quality, patient-focused healthcare services in west central Pennsylvania, serving over one million residents annually from the New York to Maryland border. Our system offers critical trauma and emergency care, essential primary care, and advanced diagnostic services.

• Our health system includes one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, numerous outpatient clinics, and ancillary facilities.
• We employ over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, supported by nearly 3,000 staff members.
• We serve as a healthcare hub for Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties.
• As a $23 billion healthcare provider and insurer, we employ over 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians, and operate more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites.
• We maintain a close affiliation with a prominent university.

Community Overview

The Altoona area offers a blend of rural charm and small city living, enriched by a variety of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, thanks to its proximity to a major university.

• Altoona is conveniently located just 40 minutes from State College and 2 to 5 hours from major cities like Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City.
• Daily Amtrak service connects to New York and Pittsburgh, along with flights to and from Charlotte, NC, and other regional airports offering direct routes to national and international destinations.
• With an average home value of $120,165 and a cost of living index of 88, the area is more affordable than both the national (100) and state (102) averages.
• Altoona is recognized as one of the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," and "Best Places to Live," making it an ideal location for career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle.