Join an expanding group of Trauma Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers at a community Level III Trauma Center in west central Pennsylvania.
UPMC Altoona is recruiting full and part-time Trauma and Emergency General Surgeons.
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.
Details:
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
Compensation:
Competitive base salary commensurate with experience
Up to $24K quality incentive per year, based on specific quality metrics updated annually
Total compensation potential exceeds $540k, working 14 days per month
Additional shift and hourly rates for in-house and backup call
$5,000 CME allowance per year
$50K Sign-on bonus
Up to $10K in Relocation Reimbursement
Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance
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