Orthopedics Physician

Inspire Healthcare; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Pennsylvania is seeking an Orthopedic Surgeon to join their full-service practice. The role involves patient care for trauma and emergency cases, with a generous compensation package including a sign-on bonus and various benefits. The community offers a fulfilling lifestyle with affordable housing and access to cultural events.

Benefits

Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus

$25,000 sign-on bonus

Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance

Cash balance and savings plan retirement program

PTO & CME time and allowance

Occurrence-based malpractice insurance

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.

Responsibilities

• Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons.
• Participate in trauma call and practice call.
• Team physician for a local Division 1 University.

Skills

Orthopedic Surgery

Patient Care

Education

MD or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

• The practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the hospital's emergency and trauma departments. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery, with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.
• Join a full-service practice with 5 orthopedic surgeons, 9 Physician Assistants, and a non-surgical sports medicine physician.
• Clinical Academic appointment.
• Trauma call will be 1:6.
• Practice call will be 1:6.
• Team physicians for a local Division 1 University.
• In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system.
• Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex.

Compensation

• Generous salary plus wRVU incentive bonus.
• $25,000 sign-on bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
• Cash balance and savings plan retirement program.
• PTO & CME time and allowance.
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance, professional dues.
• Relocation allowance.

About the System

Recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered healthcare services in west central Pennsylvania. The system cares for over one million residents yearly, from the New York to Maryland border, offering life-saving trauma and emergency care, primary care, and diagnostic services.

• 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
• Over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
• Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites.
• Closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh.

Community

• Altoona and surrounding areas feature rural and small-city living, with abundant sports, arts, cultural events, and entertainment, near Penn State University. Altoona is a 40-minute drive to State College/Penn State and 2-5 hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia, and New York City. Daily Amtrak service to New York and Pittsburgh and flights via local airports connect residents nationally and internationally.
• Affordable housing with an average home value of $120,165; cost of living index is 88, below the national (100) and Pennsylvania (102) averages. A great place to grow your career and enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle.
• Altoona is listed among the best places for safety, low stress, and quality of life.