Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon

UPMC Altoona is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Total Joint Arthroplasty in Altoona, PA. Step into a fully established, high-volume joint practice with a wait list greater than 6 months and a robust referral network. This opportunity features leadership support, clinical academic appointments, and a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex. Practice Info Join an established busy joint practice with a wait list greater than 6 months Current orthopaedic surgeons include a trauma/fracture surgeon, a foot and ankle surgeon, a sports medicine surgeon, a hand and upper extremity surgeon, a total joints specialist and a podiatrist Additional providers include a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants Clinical Academic appointment Team physicians for local Division 1 University In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex Compensation Generous Sign-On Bonus Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus Benefits Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance Cash balance and savings plan retirement program PTO & CME time and allowance Occurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional dues Shift & Schedule Practice & Trauma Call 1:6 (Level III Trauma Designation) Qualifications Must have an MD or equivalent Be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license