Urology Physician

Inspire Healthcare; Altoona (PA); On-site; USD 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

Inspire Healthcare seeks a skilled Urologist for its Altoona practice, part of a comprehensive healthcare system. The role involves a balanced schedule of clinic and OR time, leveraging advanced technology like the Da Vinci robot. The community offers a supportive environment with numerous recreational and cultural opportunities nearby.

Benefits

Sign-On Bonus

Family Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Relocation Expenses

Employer-Matched Retirement Benefits

Occurrence-Based Malpractice Insurance

Generous CME Allowance

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Qualifications

• Physician trained in urology with a focus on robotic and laparoscopic surgeries.
• Board certification in urology preferred.
• Valid medical license in Pennsylvania.

Responsibilities

• Perform general urology procedures including robotic surgery.
• Manage patient care in clinic and operating room.
• Participate in administrative tasks and call schedule.

Skills

Robotic Surgery

Urologic Oncology

Laparoscopic Surgery

Cystoscopy

Education

Medical Degree (MD or DO)

Job description

Practice Opportunities

• Practice is located in a spacious medical mall, 1-1/2 miles from the hospital.
• Currently staffed with 2 physicians and 2 advanced practice providers.
• The practice includes general urology, cystoscopy, vasectomy, seeds, laparoscopic surgery, robotic surgery, urodynamics, female urology, urologic oncology, and CT scans.
• The physicians' schedule consists of 2 days in clinic, 2 days in the OR, 1 day for administrative tasks, robotics, or larger cases.
• The current call schedule is 1:3.
• The hospital has 12 ORs, a specialized cysto room, and a newly upgraded Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System.
• The on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 ORs.
• It is part of a 400-bed regional healthcare system serving a six-county area in central Pennsylvania.
• The facility is a Level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
• The health system's medical staff includes approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
• Hospital staff features a 25-physician hospitalist team, a full-service intensivist team, and interventional radiologists.

Compensation

• Sign-On Bonus
• Family health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid relocation expenses
• Employer-matched retirement benefits
• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• Generous CME allowance and PTO

Community

• Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania, only a 2-5 hour drive from five major metropolitan areas.
• The region offers a friendly, uncomplicated lifestyle with cultural and recreational opportunities, ideal for families in a safe and enriching community.
• There are excellent public and private schools, as well as several colleges and universities in the area. Activities like hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts, and trails within an hour's drive.
• The neighboring community of State College, home to Penn State University’s University Park campus, features Big Ten sports and national touring performances.