Full Time Urology Job IN

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Urology practice in Altoona, PA is recruiting two full-time urologists to join the practice. Practice Opportunity :

• Practice clinic is located in UPMC Altoona hospital
• Currently staffed with 2.5 physicians and 2 advance practice providers
• Current practice includes general urology, urologic oncology, female urology, robotic surgery
• MRI fusion biopsy, transperineal prostate biopsy, urodynamics performed in office
• Current call schedule is six weeknights per month, no weekend call
• Hospitalist service admits patients
• Physicians are members of the University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Urology About UPMC Altoona :
• UPMC Altoona has 12 ORs, a dedicated cystoscopy suite with fixed flouro, and an upgraded Da Vinci XI Robotic Surgical System in the hospital.
• The on-campus Ambulatory Surgery Center has 6 ORs
• UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a 400-bed regional health care system providing care to residents of a six-county service area in west central Pennsylvania.
• UPMC Altoona is a level IIl trauma center, regional oncology center, and a Joint Commission-certified stroke center.
• The Health System's medical staff consists of approximately 400 primary care and specialty physicians.
• Hospital staff includes a 23-physician hospitalist team, a full-service intensivist staff and a team of interventional radiologists. Recruitment Package Includes :
• Competitive Base Salary & wRVU bonus
• Sign-On Bonus
• Generous CME allowance and PTO
• Relocation Reimbursement
• Occurrence Based Malpractice Insurance
• Family Health, Dental, Vision, Life, & Disability Insurance
• Employer Matched Retirement Benefits About Our Community : The Altoona metropolitan area has a population of over 120,000. Altoona is surrounded by the mountains of central Pennsylvania. The region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Choose from a number of excellent public and private school options, as well as several colleges and universities in the region. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and trails all within a short drive. Big10 sports, national touring performances, and college town atmosphere, are the highlights of the neighboring community of State College, home to Penn State University. DOX -1