ObGyn position at UPMC in Altoona, PA - $425K Salary

About the role

UPMC Magee is recruiting an Ob/Gyn physician for our hospital in Altoona, PA. In partnership with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital, women across our region have access to expert general ob-gyn care at Magee-Womens Specialty Services with offices in Altoona, Ebensburg, Everett and Huntingdon. Our experts offer a wide range of ob-gyn services to meet the needs of women of all ages, including: management of low- and high-risk pregnancies, midwifery services, teen gynecology, birth control including IUDs and subdermal implants, minimally invasive treatment of fibroids, tumors, and endometriosis. We offer pre- and postnatal care at all four UPMC Magee-Womens Specialty Services locations. Labor and delivery services are only at the UPMC Altoona Birth Center.

Responsibilities

• Full scope Ob/Gyn practice
• Office hours are Monday–Friday
• Clinical academic appointment
• EPIC EMR for outpatient and Cerner for inpatient

Requirements

• MD or equivalent degree
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Ob/Gyn
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Pennsylvania license
• J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available

Key Highlights

• Reasonable call schedule
• Busy practice including Ob/Gyns, Advanced Providers and midwives
• Community-based hospital

What We Offer

• $425K base salary
• Occurrence-based malpractice coverage
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Competitive base salary plus incentive bonus
• Outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision and pension
• 30 days paid time off plus holidays

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC

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 central Pennsylvania. UPMC Altoona is a Level II trauma center, regional oncology center, and a JCAHO-certified stroke center. UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care center. The Health System’s medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists. UPMC is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA, with 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians, over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals, and over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.

About the Community

Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region, the area features a very reasonable cost of living, family-oriented community, and excellent school systems. Abundant cultural amenities include hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails, Big Ten sports, and national touring performing artists. An active social scene is available from neighboring State College, home to Penn State’s University Park campus. Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities; between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and New York City. Unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities.