Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

Job Description

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgeon - Total Joint Arthroplasty

Location: Altoona, PA

Attractive Sign-On Bonus Available

What We Provide

• Competitive salary along with a wRVU incentive bonus
• Practice & Trauma Call at a ratio of 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation)
• Support from leadership
• 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
• Newly built 90,000 sq ft medical office facility

Join a thriving practice with a robust patient volume, 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 or board-eligible in Orthopedic Surgery, and be eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license.

About Our Organization

• Our facility is 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.
• The health system comprises one acute care hospital with nearly 400 licensed beds, numerous outpatient clinics, and ancillary facilities, employing over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, alongside nearly 3,000 staff members.
• We are part of a $23 billion globally recognized healthcare provider and insurer, employing more than 100,000 individuals, including 5,000 physicians.
• Our network includes over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, as well as more than 800 outpatient sites, closely affiliated with a major university.

About the Community

• Altoona and its neighboring areas offer a blend of rural and small city living, with a rich array of sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, thanks to its proximity to a major university.
• Located just a 40-minute drive from State College/Penn State University and within 2 to 5 hours of 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 affordable housing—the average home value is approximately $120,165—and a cost of living index of 88, which is lower than both the national (100) and state (102) averages, it’s an ideal place for career growth and a fulfilling lifestyle.
• Altoona is recognized among the "Most Secure Places to Live," "Least Stressful Small Cities," "Best Small Cities for Crime," and "Best Places to Live" by BestPlaces.