Pulmonology/Critical Care

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Pulmonology Physician Position in Pennsylvania

Overview of the Role:

• Location: Pennsylvania
• Position: Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Salary: Competitive compensation

Our organization is on the lookout for a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to become part of our team in Altoona, PA. The ideal candidate will deliver comprehensive care to patients facing a wide array of general and complex pulmonary conditions, while also working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team to provide advanced critical care during ICU rotations.

Position Highlights:

• Full-time role combining pulmonary practice with ICU responsibilities
• Access to a cutting-edge bronchoscopy suite, featuring routine bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and EBUS
• Collaboration with a dedicated Interventional Radiology team for CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis
• Support from Advanced Practice Providers (APP) in both the pulmonary clinic and ICU
• Strong institutional focus on delivering high-quality, compassionate patient care
• 24/7 in-house intensivist and APP coverage, reducing after-hours duties for pulmonologists

Benefits Offered:

• Attractive compensation package with robust productivity incentives and dedicated ICU coverage compensation
• Comprehensive health, life, and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice insurance coverage
• Defined contribution plan and 403(b) with employer matching
• Support for professional dues and continuing medical education (CME)
• Relocation assistance available
• Commencement bonus offered
• Paid time off starting from day one

About Our Organization:

Our facility includes a 400-bed tertiary care hospital, an employed physician practice, and a non-profit foundation. As part of a prestigious network that encompasses 40 hospitals, over 90,000 employees, more than 700 physician offices, and a health plan serving over 4 million members, we provide the advantages of a large academic system within a supportive community environment.

The regional health services group consists of over 100 physicians across various medical and surgical specialties, backed by a strong primary care referral network. Our hospital caters to a six-county primary service area with a population exceeding 350,000 residents in central Pennsylvania. It is recognized as a Level III Trauma Center and a thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center, serving an 18-county region from New York to Maryland. Additionally, we are a regional hub for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology, as well as a comprehensive cancer center. The facility boasts four active ICUs with more than 44 ICU beds, all supported by round-the-clock intensivist and APP coverage.

Our medical staff comprises over 320 active physicians representing a full spectrum of primary care and various medical and surgical specialties.

Community Overview:

Altoona provides an outstanding quality of life, featuring affordable living, excellent educational institutions, and a wealth of outdoor recreational activities such as hiking, boating, skiing, and golfing. The city offers easy access to Pittsburgh and other major urban areas, making it an ideal location for physicians seeking both professional satisfaction and personal well-being.

The region is home to highly regarded public and private elementary and secondary schools, along with access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Nearby State College, home to Pennsylvania State University, offers Big Ten athletics, national touring performances, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere.