Pulmonology/Critical Care

Pulmonology Physician Opportunity in Pennsylvania

UPMC Altoona is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join our team in Altoona, PA. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for patients with a broad range of general and advanced pulmonary disorders and will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced critical care medicine during ICU rotations.

Full-time combined pulmonary practice with ICU rotations

Access to a state-of-the-art bronchoscopy suite, including 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 the pulmonary clinic and ICU

Strong institutional commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care

24/7 in-house intensivist/APP coverage, minimizing after-hours responsibilities for pulmonologists

Competitive compensation package with strong productivity incentives and 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

UPMC Altoona includes a 400-bed tertiary care hospital, an employed physician practice, and a non-profit foundation. As part of the world-renowned UPMC network, we offer the resources of a large academic system within a collegial community setting.

UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is a multispecialty group of more than 100 physicians across medical and surgical specialties, supported by a strong primary care referral base.

The hospital serves a six-county primary service area of more than 350,000 residents in central Pennsylvania. It is a Level III Trauma Center and a thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center serving an 18-county region from New York to Maryland. UPMC Altoona is a regional center for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology (including TAVR and Watchman procedures), as well as a comprehensive cancer center. The hospital features four active ICUs with more than 44 ICU beds, all supported by 24/7 intensivist and APP coverage.

The UPMC Altoona Medical Staff includes more than 320 active physicians representing primary care and a full range of medical and surgical specialties.

Altoona offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation including hiking, boating, skiing, and golf. The city provides convenient access to Pittsburgh and other major metropolitan areas, making it ideal for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.

The region features highly regarded public and private elementary and secondary schools, as well as access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Big Ten athletics, national touring performing artists, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere are highlights of neighboring State College, home to Pennsylvania State University.