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Job description
The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Pathology is recruiting 2 community Pathologists for their hospital in Altoona, PA. Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred, but not required. Must be AP/CP ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Position Highlights
UPMC Altoona has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology Specimens.
Join a team of 2 pathologists
Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services at UPMC in Pittsburgh.
Night and weekend call are equally shared
Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging and molecular Anatomic pathology.
What we Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, disability.
Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.
Six weeks of Paid Time Off
Relocation
Option for a Clinical Academic appointment
CME allowance of $4,110
Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships
About UPMC Altoona and UPMC
UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Regional Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.
The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.
UPMC Altoona is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.
UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $32 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with
92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.
Over 800 doctors offices and outpatient sites.
Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and womens health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.
About the Community
The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community, where one can find excellent quality schools with many colleges in the area, countless recreational activities, and a great number of cultural activities.
The region is a progressive, yet "easy living" community. Traffic jams are few, and children can grow up in a safe, secure, and progressive climate. UPMC Altoona is a major healthcare provider in the region.
Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania.
130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population.
Excellent schools.
Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping.
Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.
Our Values
At UPMC, were driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of
Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation
play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community.
Support a Diverse Workplace
UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system.
If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact : Lori Leo,
Who can apply
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