Full or Part-Time Radiologist with Breast Imaging Experience or Fellowship - Altoona, PA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Radiology
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: 12/14/24

UPMC Altoona, located in west central PA, is seeking a Radiologist to join our world class health system. Candidate can be a general radiologist interested in 50% breast imaging or a fellowship trained breast imager. We have both full time and part time positions. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC or BE in Radiology with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license and MQSA certified.


Opportunity Details

  • Mammography locations in hospital and 2 outpatient centers
  • Equipment includes 5 Hologic Dimensions 3D tomosynthesis units
  • Procedures include Breast MRI, Ultrasound, Stereotactic breast biopsies and sentinel lymph node biopsies
  • Average 20,000 mammograms/year
  • ACR Breast Imaging Center of Excellence and MQSA certified
  • Work closely with breast surgeons, pathologists, medical and radiation oncologists, and navigator to provide comprehensive breast care
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Join a group of Radiologists including Neuroradiology/MSK/Body Imaging, Mammographers, Interventional Radiologists, Nuclear Medicine/PET Radiologists, Physician extenders and nurses
  • Option for an academic appointment if desired
  • Visa sponsorship available

What we Offer

  • Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus lucrative incentive plan
  • Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension
  • Option to earn significant additional income
  • Generous CME allowance & PTO
  • Relocation reimbursement
  • Enjoy the support of UPMC through teleradiology. The UPMC Department of Radiology is one of the largest academic departments in the country with over 170 Radiologists, 42 research faculty, 66 residents and fellows.
  • Employed by UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services
  • McKesson PACs and Powerscibe which converts to i-Site. Cerner is the current inpatient EMR and EPIC, outpatient EMR. Converting to all EPIC by end of 2025.

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

  • Part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center’s 40+ hospital network
  • 400-bed regional tertiary health care system for residents in central Pennsylvania
  • Joint Commission certified thrombectomy capable stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
  • Other signature services include Level lll Trauma Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee Women's institute
  • 400 primary care and specialty credentialed physicians on medical staff
  • ‘A’ patient safety grade in Leapfrog’s most recent hospital safety survey
  • 4-star quality hospital, as rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS).
  • HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award recipient by the American College of Cardiology.
  • 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
  • Very 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