Physician Pathology - Competitive Salary

Job Description

Pathology Opening in Altoona, PA -Full Time & Permanent Position.We are seeking two Pathologists to join our hospital in Altoona, Pennsylvania.

• Full-time, Employed
• Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred (not required)
• Must be AP/CP ABMS board certified or eligible
Highlights
• Hospital has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology Specimens.
• Join a team of 2 pathologists
• Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services in Pittsburgh.
• Night and weekend call are equally shared
• Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging and molecular Anatomic pathology.
• Visa sponsorship
Compensation and Benefits
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, disability.
• Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.
• Six weeks of Paid Time Off
• Relocation
• Option for a Clinical Academic appointment
• CME allowance of $4,110
• Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships
Hospital
• Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.
• Secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.
• Hospital is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.
• Hospital provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.

Location Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with easy access to 5 major metro areas offering a friendly, and uncomplicated lifestyle filled with cultural and recreational opportunities. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists and an active social scene are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn States University Park campus.