Trauma & Acute Care Surgeon - Lead Regional EGS

UPMC West Central PA; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 260,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CME allowance

Tuition Assistance available

Paid malpractice insurance

401(a) retirement plan with employer+

Job summary

UPMC Altoona is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon with BE/BC Surgical Critical Care to join our Trauma/EGS team. This position offers the opportunity to practice acute care surgery within a high-impact regional program where the in-house trauma/EGS surgeon serves as a central clinical leader.

The role provides 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage, strong collaboration with ED, EMS, and hospital leadership, and a pathway to contribute to performance improvement and medical student education.

Qualifications

• Board-eligible or board-certified in General Surgery
• Board-eligible or board-certified in Surgical Critical Care
• Eligibility for PA licensure in PA
• Commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

• Practice acute care surgery in a high-impact regional program.
• Provide 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage as part of the team.
• Collaborate with ED, EMS, hospital leadership, and regional partners

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Patient-centered care

Education

PA licensure eligibility

General Surgery board-eligible/board-certified

Surgical Critical Care board-eligible/board-certified

Job description

UPMC Altoona is seeking a BE/BC General Surgeon with BE/BC Surgical Critical Care to join our Trauma/EGS team. This position offers the opportunity to practice acute care surgery within a high-impact regional program where the in-house trauma/EGS surgeon serves as a central clinical leader.

The role provides 24/7 in-house trauma/EGS coverage, strong collaboration with ED, EMS, and hospital leadership, and a pathway to contribute to performance improvement and medical student education.