Vascular Surgeon - Altoona, Pennsylvania - H1 Visa Welcome

Join a well-established vascular surgery practice in Central Pennsylvania providing full-scope vascular surgery including open and endovascular procedures, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula grafts, and extremity bypass surgery. This employed position offers easy access to advanced OR facilities and collaboration within a comprehensive Heart and Vascular Institute.


Position Highlights

• BC/BE, fellowship-trained Vascular Surgeon required.
  
  
• Practice located on hospital campus with 12-OR suite, interventional/endovascular procedure room, and ambulatory surgery center.
  
  
• Part of Heart and Vascular Institute with 1 vascular surgeon, 1 cardiothoracic surgeon, and 5 cardiologists.
  
  
• Full spectrum of vascular procedures with strong procedural volume.
  
  
• Accepts H1 visa candidates.
  
  
• Pennsylvania medical license required or ability to obtain.

Practice Environment
Work within a multispecialty physician group serving central Pennsylvania. The hospital supports a high-volume vascular surgery program alongside cardiac surgery, interventional cardiology (TAVR, Watchman), and regional cancer care services.


Compensation and Benefits

• Generous base salary plus wRVU bonus.
  
  
• Attractive physician benefits package.

Health System
400-bed tertiary care hospital serving a six-county primary region of 350,000+ residents. Level 3 trauma center, thrombectomy-capable stroke center serving 18 counties, and regional center for vascular, cardiac, and cancer care with 320+ active medical staff physicians.


Community
Altoona offers a welcoming, family-friendly lifestyle surrounded by mountains, with major Northeast cities (Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, Baltimore, DC) within 2-5 hours. Abundant outdoor recreation, excellent schools, affordable housing, and proximity to Penn State's vibrant college town atmosphere with Big Ten sports and cultural events.