UPMC Altoona Urology Opportunity!

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is seeking to hire two full-time urologists to join the Urology Department located in Altoona, PA.

• The practice clinic is situated within the UPMC Altoona hospital.
• Currently, the team consists of 2.5 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers.
• The scope of practice encompasses general urology, urologic oncology, female urology, and robotic surgery.
• In-office procedures include MRI fusion biopsy, transperineal prostate biopsy, and urodynamics.
• The call schedule involves six weeknights each month, with no weekend obligations.
• A hospitalist service is responsible for patient admissions.
• Physicians will be part of the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Urology.

• UPMC Altoona features 12 operating rooms, a specialized cystoscopy suite equipped with fixed fluoroscopy, and an advanced Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System.
• The on-site Ambulatory Surgery Center includes 6 operating rooms.
• This facility is a 400-bed regional healthcare system serving a six-county area in west-central Pennsylvania.
• UPMC Altoona is recognized as a Level III trauma center, a regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
• The medical staff comprises around 400 primary care and specialty physicians.
• The hospital team includes a 23-physician hospitalist group, a comprehensive intensivist staff, and interventional radiologists.

• Attractive base salary with a wRVU bonus structure.
• Sign-on bonus.
• Generous allowance for continuing medical education (CME) and paid time off (PTO).
• Relocation assistance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.
• Comprehensive family health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Employer-matched retirement benefits.

The Altoona metropolitan area is home to over 120,000 residents and is nestled among the scenic mountains of central Pennsylvania. This region offers a welcoming and straightforward lifestyle, enriched with cultural and recreational activities, making it an ideal place for families to thrive. Families can choose from a variety of excellent public and private schools, along with several colleges and universities nearby. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at local state parks, resorts, and trails, all within a short drive. The vibrant community of State College, home to Penn State University, offers Big Ten sports, national touring performances, and a lively college-town atmosphere.

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