Surgery - General Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider invites you to join a vibrant orthopedic practice in Altoona, PA. This full-time, permanent position offers the opportunity to work alongside a dedicated team of orthopedic surgeons and physician assistants, providing comprehensive care to patients from a wide referral base. Enjoy a competitive salary, generous relocation assistance, and a sign-on bonus, all while living in a community that boasts a low cost of living and rich cultural amenities. With easy access to major cities and a supportive work environment, this role is perfect for those seeking both professional growth and a balanced lifestyle.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

$25,000 Sign-on bonus

$4,000 CME allowance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Job description

Ortho Shoulder/Elbow Opening - Altoona, PA

Located 98 miles from Pittsburgh

Position Details

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

Compensation/Benefits

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

About the Group

• Regional 400-bed tertiary health care system in central Pennsylvania
• Joint Commission certified thrombectomy-capable stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
• Signature services include Level II Trauma Center, Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute, Women’s services
• 400 primary care and specialty physicians on staff
• Patient safety grade in Leapfrog’s recent hospital safety survey
• 4-star CMS-rated hospital
• HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence by the American College of Cardiology

About the Community

You can choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University). Both communities offer safe, enriching environments for work/life balance. Located in central Pennsylvania, the region features:

• Very reasonable cost of living
• Excellent school systems
• Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, festivals, and more
• Easy access to larger cities like Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC (40 min to 4.5 hrs)
• Outdoor activities such as skiing, fishing, biking, golf, tennis, and pickleball
• Everything within a 15-minute drive, with no rush hour traffic or parking fees