Trauma Surgery Opening in Altoona, PA
Summit Recruiting Group
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

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

Last Update: 2/21/25

Trauma Surgery opening - Altoona, PA Located 98m to Pittsburgh Position Details

  • Full-time and Part-Time available, permanent
  • Level III Trauma Center
  • Full-time position is 14 days per month in 1 or 2 blocks that includes in-house and back-up call shifts
  • Part-time position is 7 days per month and includes full-time benefits package
  • 100% Acute Care practice no elective practice
  • Cover trauma alerts and EGS consultations
  • Round on 12-bed STICU, step-down unit, and medical/surgical floors
  • Provide surgical backup for difficult airway alerts
  • On-site clinic 1 day/week is covered by APP and supported by surgeon when needed
  • Advanced Practice Provider coverage 24/7
  • Over 1,600 trauma patients/year; 95% blunt trauma
  • Over 500 trauma & EGS cases/year
  • ED volume: 50,000/year
  • Cerner EMR transitioning to Epic in fall 2025
Requirements Must have an MD or equivalent, board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of practice experience. Compensation/Benefits Total compensation potential exceeds $540k, working 14 days per month 50K Sign-on bonus Relocation assistance $4,000 CME allowance Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance Retirement plan with employer match About the Group 400-bed regional tertiary hospital serving west central Pennsylvania. Accredited level II 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. $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer. 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physiciansOver 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals Over 800 doctors offices and outpatient sites About the Community: You can 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 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
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