Neurohospitalist - UPMC Altoona, PA - 7on/7off schedule

Join a growing team of outpatient neurologists, stroke neurologists, neuro-hospitalist, interventional neurologists and neurosurgeon in an award-winning program. UPMC Altoona has an exciting neuro-hospitalist opportunity for a new grad or experienced BC/BE neurologist.

Opportunity Details

• 7on/7off schedule
• On-call coverage during the week on
• Round on inpatients, answer inpatient consults, and read EEGs during the day
• Collegial and family work environment
• Strong academic connection to Pittsburgh

What we Offer

• $25K sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
• $3,500 CME allowance
• 7 days PTO
• Competitive base salary plus RVU bonus commensurate with experience
• Outstanding benefit package including malpractice, health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance and pension

About UPMC Altoona:

• Part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center s 40+ hospital network
• 400-bed regional tertiary health care system for residents in central Pennsylvania
• Joint Commission certified thrombectomy capable stroke center with 24/7 care and a renowned interventional neurology program
• Other signature services include Level ll Trauma Center, UPMC Hillman Cancer Center, UPMC Heart & Vascular Institute, UPMC Magee Womens
• 400 primary care and specialty credentialed physicians on medical staff
• A patient safety grade in Leapfrog s most recent hospital safety survey
• 4-star quality hospital, as rated by Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS).
• HeartCARE Center National Distinction of Excellence award recipient by the American College of Cardiology.

About UPMC:

• 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 10 recipients of National Institutes of Health research funding since 1998

About the Community

• As a neuro-hospitalist, 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