Total Joint Orthopaedic Surgeon - UPMC Altoona PA

UPMC Altoona Elite Orthopaedics is recruiting a Total Joint Arthroplasty Orthopedic Surgeon to join a fully established practice with a high-volume patient base. The practice cares for patients referred from over 70 primary care physicians and the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Candidates must hold an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery, and be able to obtain an unrestricted PA license. Opportunity Details Join an established busy joint practice with a waitlist exceeding 6 months. The current orthopedic team includes specialists in trauma/fracture, foot and ankle, sports medicine, hand and upper extremity, total joints, and podiatry. Additional team members include a non-surgical sports medicine physician and nine physician assistants. Clinical academic appointment opportunity. Trauma and practice call schedule of 1:6. Team physicians for a local Division 1 university. In-office imaging, PACS, and EMR systems. A newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex. What We Offer Competitive salary with wRVU incentive bonus. $30,000 sign-on bonus. Comprehensive health insurance: medical, dental, vision, disability, and life. Retirement plans including cash balance and savings options. PTO and CME allowances. Occurrence-based malpractice insurance and professional dues coverage. Relocation allowance up to $10,000. About UPMC Altoona and UPMC UPMC Altoona is a leader in high-quality, patient-centered healthcare in west central Pennsylvania, serving over one million residents annually from New York to Maryland, offering trauma, emergency care, primary care, and advanced diagnostics. The system includes a nearly 400-bed hospital, numerous outpatient clinics, over 400 physicians and advanced practice providers, and about 3,000 employees, serving Blair, Bedford, Huntingdon, Clearfield, Cambria, and Centre counties. UPMC is a $23 billion global healthcare provider and insurer, with over 100,000 employees, including 5,000 physicians, and operates numerous hospitals and outpatient facilities, closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. About the Community Altoona offers a blend of rural and small city living with access to sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, with proximity to Penn State University. Located 40 minutes from State College/Penn State University and 2-5 hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Daily Amtrak service and flights connect to major destinations. Affordable housing with an average home value of $120,165 and a cost of living index of 88, below national and state averages. Recognized as one of the most secure and least stressful small cities, offering a great environment for career and lifestyle growth.

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