Orthopedics Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A full-time orthopedic position is available in Altoona, PA, offering a competitive salary with a $25,000 sign-on bonus. Join a well-established practice with a collaborative environment, excellent community amenities, and opportunities for academic involvement.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

$25,000 sign-on bonus

$4,000 CME allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Qualifications

• Board certification in orthopedics required.
• Experience in shoulder/elbow procedures preferred.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide orthopedic care for patients from primary care and emergency departments.
• Participate in practice call and teamwork with a group of orthopedic surgeons.
• Contribute to clinical academic opportunities if desired.

Job description

Ortho Shoulder/Elbow Opening - Altoona, PA

Located 98 miles to Pittsburgh

Position Details

• Full-time, permanent position
• Practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the hospital's emergency and trauma departments
• Join a full-service practice with 6 orthopedic surgeons, 8 Physician Assistants, and a non-surgical sports medicine physician
• Clinical academic appointment available
• Practice call 1:5
• Team physicians for a local Division 1 university
• In-office imaging and PACS/EMR system
• Located in a newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex

Compensation and Benefits

• Relocation assistance
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• $4,000 CME allowance
• Competitive base salary plus incentives based on experience
• Outstanding benefits including health, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match

About the Group

• Part of a 400-bed regional tertiary healthcare system in central Pennsylvania
• Joint Commission certified thrombectomy-capable stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
• Other signature services include Level II Trauma Center, Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Women's Health services
• 400 primary care and specialty physicians on the medical staff
• A patient safety grade in Leapfrog's recent hospital safety survey
• 4-star quality hospital as rated by CMS
• HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award recipient by the American College of Cardiology

About the Community

You can choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College, home of Penn State University. Both communities offer safe and enriching environments for a healthy work/life balance. Located in central Pennsylvania, the region features a very reasonable cost of living, excellent schools, and abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, festivals, and more. The area is centrally located with easy access to larger cities such as Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, D.C., and New York City, ranging from 40 minutes to 4.5 hours away. Enjoy outdoor activities like skiing, fishing, biking, golf, tennis, and pickleball. Everything you need is within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees.