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Job description
UPMC Altoona, PA Becomes First HeartCARE Center in the UPMC System
Opportunity Details :
Join a cardiology practice of 2 interventionalists, 1 non-invasive cardiologist, 2 electrophysiologists, and 1 heart failure specialist
Practice is an established clinic with solid patient base
Practice staffs 4 PAs and 2 nurse practitioners
Clinic is located 1.5 miles from UPMC Altoona hospital
Additional clinic hours will be scheduled at neighboring UPMC Bedford hospital
Altoona clinic has comprehensive pacemaker clinic
Good inpatient and outpatient work balance. Work schedule is Monday – Friday 8 am – 5 pm
Call schedule will be 1:5
Candidate must be board certified or board eligible if recent grad
Some details about the Cardiology Department:
Altoona's team includes a vascular and cardiothoracic surgeon who are part of UPMC's Heart & Vascular Institute
Cath lab in hospital served over 3,000 patients and added TAVR and Watchman procedures in 2019
Compensation:
initial income guarantee
sign-on bonus
relocation assistance
annual CME allowance and days
PTO
health/dental/vision/life/disability insurance
retirement benefits
occurrence-based malpractice insurance
The Health System
UPMC Altoona is part of the world-renowned UPMC network of more than 40 hospitals, 90,000 employees, 700 physician offices, and a 3.4 million-member insurance services division
The hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital with 400+ practicing physicians serving a 6-county region in central PA with an accredited level 3 trauma, stroke and chest pain center and a regional oncology, cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center.
The Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is a large 100+ physician and 75+ APP practice with cardiology, medical oncology, neurology, pulmonology, dermatology, internal medicine, family practice, urology, ENT and plastic surgery.
The Community
Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, with 5 major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2 – 5-hour drive. Our 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. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists, and an active social scene are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus
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Worksite address
altoona, PA, 16603, US
Who can apply
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