Anesthesiology job in Altoona PA

Anesthesiologist - UPMC Altoona PA
Lucrative incentive bonus - J1 and H1B sponsorship available

UPMC Altoona is recruiting Anesthesiologists to join our diverse and highly talented and productive team. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Anesthesiology with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. J1 and H1B visa sponsorship.

Opportunity Details

Flexible scheduling
General and/or sub-specialty interest
Academic appointment available
Career growth opportunities

What we Offer

Competitive salary plus supplemental incentive
Opportunities for significant additional earnings
Health, life and disability insurance
Occurrence based malpractice insurance, professional dues
Defined contribution plan; 403b plan with employer match
Relocation allowance
Sign-on bonus
CME allowance of $4,110
10 weeks PTO with options to increase

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

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 JCAHO-certified stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional Neurology program. UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health, and a vascular and wound care center. The Health System's medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.

UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals, and over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites. UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care and is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, ranked among the top 10 recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998.

About the Community

Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region, the area has a very reasonable cost of living, family-oriented community, excellent school systems, and abundant cultural amenities including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts, and rail trails. Enjoy Big10 sports and national touring performing artists. The community has an active social scene from neighboring State College, home to Penn State's University Park campus, and is centrally located with easy access to larger neighboring cities, being between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours from major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC, offering unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities.

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