Surgery - General Physician

UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is recruiting an Orthopedic Surgeon with interest and experience in Total Joints to step into a fully established practice with high volume patient base. The practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the Hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.About the Position:Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 Physician Assistants and a non-surgical sports medicine physicianTrauma call 1:6Practice call 1:5In-office imaging and PACS/EMR systemNewly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complexHospital has 12 ORs; Ambulatory Surgery Center had 6 ORsWhat we OfferGenerous salary plus incentive bonusSign-on bonusPTO, CME time & allowanceMedical, dental, vision, life, and disability insuranceEmployer matched retirement programOccurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional duesRelocation allowanceAbout UPMC Altoona and UPMCUPMC Altoona is a 336-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania.UPMC Altoona is an accredited level III trauma, stroke and chest pain center, and a regional oncology center.Additional signature services include comprehensive cardiology/cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity, robotic surgery, and wound care.The hospital is a 4-star CMS hospital with a Leapfrog A grade in patient safety.The medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including full-service hospitalists, intensivists and a team of interventional radiologists.UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitalsOver 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sitesAbout the CommunityChoose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Duncansville area offering safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance.Located in the Altoona/Blair County/West Central Pennsylvania regionVery reasonable cost of livingExcellent school systemsAbundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artistsCentrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts - right here!Everything you need within a 15-minute drive - no rush hour traffic, no parking feesby Jobble