Practice as a Laborist with UPMC in Altoona, PA average 8 shifts per month
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Hospitalist
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/31/24

UPMC Magee is recruiting an ObGyn Hospitalist to work as a Laborist for our hospital in Altoona, PA. The Laborist candidate must have an MD or equivalent, be BC or BE in Ob/Gyn with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.


Opportunity Details


  • Average of 8, 24-hr shifts
  • Clinical academic appointment
  • Team based care
  • EPIC EMR for outpatient and Cerner for inpatient
  • Community based hospital
  • J1 and H1B opportunity

What we Offer


  • $400K Salary
  • Occurrence based malpractice
  • Relocation assistance
  • CME allowance
  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
  • Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

  • UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a 400-bed regional health care system providing care to residents of a six-county service area in central Pennsylvania.
  • UPMC Altoona is a level ll trauma center, regional oncology center, and a JCAHO-certified stroke center.
  • UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care center. The Health System’s medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
  • UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer
  • 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
  • Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals
  • Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites
  • UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
  • Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

  • Choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance
  • Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region
  • Reasonable cost of living
  • Excellent school systems
  • Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
  • Centrally 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 fees