Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Pennsylvania / Permanent / Orthopedic Surgery Physician - Near S

Job Description

• The practice cares for patients referred from 70+ primary care physicians and the Hospitals 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 local Division 1 University

In-office imaging and PACS / EMR system

Newly constructed 90,000 sq ft medical office complex

Compensation

$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

Recognized leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered health care services in west central Pennsylvania. The system cares for more than one million residents yearly from the New York to Maryland border, providing life-saving trauma and emergency care, essential primary care and leading-edge 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 University of Pittsburgh

Community

With affordable homesthe average home value is $120,165 - the composite cost of living index is 88, lower than the national (100) and state (102) index. Its a great place to grow a career and enjoyable lifestyle!

Altoona is listed among Best Places Most Secure Places to Live, Least Stressful Small Cities, Best Small Cities for Crime, and Best Places to Live.