Join a busy outpatient general neurology
team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and supportive
office and administrative staff dedicated to patient care.
Opportunity Details
Build and grow a general
& subspecialty practice
Enjoy autonomy
and decision making with a collegial group
Work collaboratively with our
neuro-intervention / stroke / neurosurgery teams
Care for a mix of patients with movement disorders, headaches,
epilepsy, stroke, cognitive disorders, neuro-muscular disorders and
sleep disorders.
Your panel of patients will
be filled immediately from a robust referral network from the
surrounding 6 counties.
Work Monday - Friday
with shared practice call. A team of tele-neurohospitalists
currently covers all inpatient care and hospital call.
Our clinic is located 1-1 / 2 miles from the
hospital in a medical mall which also houses a sleep lab, EEG and
EMG lab, 2 medical labs, radiology and rehab services, as well as
many primary and specialty physician offices.
Our current providers read EEGs and perform EMGs.
The hospital is an accredited
Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center
This is a
clinical appointment
EPIC EMR
What we Offer
Competitive base salary
plus RVU bonus commensurate with experience
$35K sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
$3,500 CME allowance plus five days
Twenty days PTO plus seven holidays
Outstanding benefit package including health,
dental, vision and pension / retirement plan
About UPMC Altoona and
UPMC
UPMC Altoona (part of
the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a
375-bed regional health care system caring for residents of a
six-county service area in central Pennsylvania.
UPMC Altoona is a level III trauma center,
regional oncology center, a certified stroke center and provides
comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery.
The Health System's medical staff is
comprised of approximately 400 primary and specialty care
physicians.
UPMC is a $23 billion
world-renowned health care provider and insurer
92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians
Over 40 academic, community and specialty
hospitals
Over 800 doctors' offices
and outpatient sites
UPMC is inventing new
models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care
Closely affiliated with University of
Pittsburgh, ranked among the top recipients of National Institutes
of Health research funding since
1998
About the Community
As an outpatient
neurologist, you can choose to live in the Altoona / Hollidaysburg
area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's
main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching
environments to enjoy work / life balance
Located in the Altoona / Blair County / Central Pennsylvania region
Very reasonable cost of living
Excellent school systems
Abundant cultural amenities including
theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history,
festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
Centrally located with easy access to larger,
neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities
including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes
to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf
courses, tennis and pickle ball courts - right
here!
Everything you need within a 15-minute
drive - no rush hour traffic, no parking fees
UPMC is an Equal
Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Individuals hired into this role must
comply with UPMC's COVID vaccination requirements upon
beginning employment with UPMC.
Total Rewards
More than just competitive pay and
benefits, UPMC's Total Rewards package cares for you in all
areas of life because we believe that you're at your
best when receiving the support you need : professional, personal,
financial, and more.
Our Values
At UPMC, we're driven by
shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one
another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity
& Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility &
Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role
in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees,
patients, health plan members, and community. Ready to
join us? Apply today.
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General Neurologist • Altoona, PA, Blair County, PA; Pennsylvania, United States