Pulmonology - Critical Care Physician

A tertiary care hospital in central Pennsylvania is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join a collegial, well-supported team in Altoona, PA. Provide comprehensive care for patients with general and advanced pulmonary disorders while collaborating in a multidisciplinary critical care environment.
About the Position:
Full-time combined pulmonary practice with ICU rotations
Access to state-of-the-art bronchoscopy suite: routine bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and EBUS
CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in partnership with a highly supportive Interventional Radiology team
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support in both pulmonary clinic and ICU
24/7 in-house intensivist/APP coverage minimizes after-hours responsibilities
Strong institutional commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care
About the Facility:
400-bed tertiary care hospital serving a six-county primary service area (350,000+ residents)
Level III Trauma Center and thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center
Regional center for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology
Comprehensive cancer center
Four active ICUs with 44+ beds, all with 24/7 intensivist and APP coverage
320+ active physicians across primary care and full range of specialties
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive compensation with strong productivity incentives
Dedicated ICU coverage compensation
Health, life, and disability insurance
Medical malpractice coverage
Defined contribution plan and 403(b) with employer match
Professional dues and CME allowance
Relocation assistance
Commencement bonus
Paid time off available from day one
About the Community:
Altoona offers exceptional quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation"hiking, boating, skiing, and golf. Convenient access to Pittsburgh and other major metropolitan areas. Highly regarded public and private schools, plus access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Big Ten athletics and vibrant college-town atmosphere nearby in State College, home to Pennsylvania State University.