UPMC Altoona Urology Opportunity!
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Urology
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 Altoona Urology Opportunity!
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Urology located in Altoona, PA is recruiting two full-time general urologists. We are looking for a strong practice leader along with new graduates to join our growing practice!
Practice Opportunities
Practice is located in spacious medical mall 1-1/2 miles from UPMC Altoona hospital
Currently staffed with 2 physicians and 2 advance practice providers.
Current practice includes general urology, cystoscopy, vasectomy, seeds, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, urodynamics, female urology, urologic oncology, CT scans.
Current schedule for physicians includes 2 days in clinic, 2 days in OR, 1 day for administrative tasks, robotics or larger cases.
Current call schedule is 1:3
About UPMC Altoona
UPMC Altoona has 12 ORs, a specialized cysto room, and a newly upgraded Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System in the hospital.
The on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 ORs
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 II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, interventional neurology, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care
The Health System’s medical staff consists of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
Hospital staff includes a 25-physician hospitalist team, a full-service intensivist staff and a team of interventional radiologists.
Recruitment Package Includes:
Sign-On Bonus
Family Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
Paid Relocation Expenses
Employer Matched Retirement Benefits
Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance
Generous CME allowance and PTO
About Our Community
Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, yet only a 2 - 5 hour drive from 5 major metropolitan areas. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Choose from a number of excellent public and private school options, as well as several colleges and universities in the region. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and trails within an hour's drive. Big10 sports and national touring performances are the highlight of neighboring community of State College, home to Penn State University's University Park campus.
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Urology located in Altoona, PA is recruiting two full-time general urologists. We are looking for a strong practice leader along with new graduates to join our growing practice!
Practice Opportunities
Practice is located in spacious medical mall 1-1/2 miles from UPMC Altoona hospital
Currently staffed with 2 physicians and 2 advance practice providers.
Current practice includes general urology, cystoscopy, vasectomy, seeds, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, urodynamics, female urology, urologic oncology, CT scans.
Current schedule for physicians includes 2 days in clinic, 2 days in OR, 1 day for administrative tasks, robotics or larger cases.
Current call schedule is 1:3
About UPMC Altoona
UPMC Altoona has 12 ORs, a specialized cysto room, and a newly upgraded Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System in the hospital.
The on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 ORs
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 II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, interventional neurology, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care
The Health System’s medical staff consists of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
Hospital staff includes a 25-physician hospitalist team, a full-service intensivist staff and a team of interventional radiologists.
Recruitment Package Includes:
Sign-On Bonus
Family Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
Paid Relocation Expenses
Employer Matched Retirement Benefits
Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance
Generous CME allowance and PTO
About Our Community
Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, yet only a 2 - 5 hour drive from 5 major metropolitan areas. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Choose from a number of excellent public and private school options, as well as several colleges and universities in the region. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and trails within an hour's drive. Big10 sports and national touring performances are the highlight of neighboring community of State College, home to Penn State University's University Park campus.