Non- Invasive Cardiologist- UPMC Altoona PA Becomes First HeartCARE Center in the UPMC System!

UPMC Altoona, PA Becomes First HeartCARE Center in the UPMC System

Opportunity Details :

• Join a cardiology practice of 2 interventionalists, 1 non-invasive cardiologist, 2 electrophysiologists, and 1 heart failure specialist.
• Practice is an established clinic with a solid patient base.
• The practice staffs 4 PAs and 2 nurse practitioners.
• The clinic is located 1.5 miles from UPMC Altoona hospital.
• Additional clinic hours will be scheduled at neighboring UPMC Bedford hospital.
• Altoona clinic has a comprehensive pacemaker clinic.
• Work-life balance is good, with a schedule Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm.
• Call schedule is 1 : 5.
• Candidate must be board certified or eligible if recent graduate.

Some details about the Cardiology Department :

Altoona's team includes a vascular and cardiothoracic surgeon who are part of UPMC's Heart & Vascular Institute.

The cath lab in the hospital served over 3,000 patients and added TAVR and Watchman procedures in 2019.

Compensation :

Includes a competitive package with an initial income guarantee, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, annual CME allowance and days, PTO, health / dental / vision / life / disability insurance, retirement benefits, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance.

The Health System :

UPMC Altoona is part of the renowned UPMC network with over 40 hospitals, 90,000 employees, 700 physician offices, and a 3.4 million-member insurance division.

The hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care facility with a level 3 trauma, stroke, and chest pain center, and a regional oncology, cardiology, and vascular surgery center.

The Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) includes over 100 physicians and 75+ APPs across various specialties.

The Community :

Altoona is a small city in central Pennsylvania, surrounded by mountains, with easy access to major northeastern metro areas within 2-5 hours.

The region offers a friendly, safe community with abundant recreational activities like hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing. Cultural events, Big10 sports, and performances are prominent in nearby State College, home to Penn State University.

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