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Job Description
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) in Altoona, PA is seeking an Interventional Radiologist to join our world class health system. Must have an MD or equivalent, be BC or BE in Radiology with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. Must be proficient in interventional radiology procedures required in a community hospital.
Opportunity Details
- Flexible Scheduling
- Full or part time
- Call 1:3 or 4
- Join a group of 17 Radiologists including, 8 Neuroradiology/MSK/Body Imaging, 2 Mammographers (each part time), 4 Interventional Radiologists, 2 Nuclear Medicine/PET Radiologists, Physician extenders and several nurses
- Option for an academic appointment if desired
- Visa sponsorship
What we Offer
- Relocation expenses
- Competitive base salary commensurate with experience plus lucrative incentive plan
- Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension
- Option to earn significant additional income
- Generous CME allowance of $7,500
- PTO up to 14 weeks
- Work at a busy community hospital
- Live in a great community while having the support of UPMC through teleradiology. The UPMC Department of Radiology is one of the largest academic departments in the country with over 170 Radiologists, 42 research faculty, 66 residents and fellows.
- Employed by UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services
- McKesson PACs and Powerscibe which will convert to i-Site. Cerner is used as the inpatient EMR and EPIC as the outpatient.
About UPMC Altoona and UPMC
- 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 lll 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.
- 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
About the Community
- 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