Neurology Physician Job with UPMC in Altoona, PA

About the role

Join a busy outpatient general neurology team of physicians, advanced practice providers, and supportive office and administrative staff dedicated to patient care. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• The hospital is an accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
• This is a clinical appointment.
• EPIC EMR

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

MD/DO degree, board certified/board eligible in Neurology, eligible for Pennsylvania medical license.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills, strong communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR).

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension/retirement plan.

Pay

Competitive base salary plus RVU bonus commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Monday - Friday with shared practice call.

Additional Information

Work location: UPMC Altoona, Altoona/Blair County/ Central Pennsylvania region.