Pulmonology/Critical Care

<p><strong>Pulmonology Physician Opportunity in Pennsylvania</strong></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Job at a Glance:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Location:</strong> Pennsylvania</li><li><strong>Role:</strong> Pulmonology/Critical Care Physician</li><li><strong>Schedule:</strong> Full-time</li><li><strong>Compensation:</strong> Competitive pay</li></ul><p>UPMC Altoona is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care physician to join our team in Altoona, PA. The successful candidate will provide comprehensive care for patients with a broad range of general and advanced pulmonary disorders and will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to deliver advanced critical care medicine during ICU rotations.</p><p><strong>About the Position</strong></p><ul><li>Full-time combined pulmonary practice with ICU rotations</li><li>Access to a state-of-the-art bronchoscopy suite, including routine bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and EBUS</li><li>CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in partnership with a highly supportive Interventional Radiology team</li><li>Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support in both the pulmonary clinic and ICU</li><li>Strong institutional commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care</li><li>24/7 in-house intensivist/APP coverage, minimizing after-hours responsibilities for pulmonologists</li></ul><p><strong>Benefits</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive compensation package with strong productivity incentives and dedicated ICU coverage compensation</li><li>Health, life, and disability insurance</li><li>Medical malpractice coverage</li><li>Defined contribution plan and 403(b) with employer match</li><li>Professional dues and CME allowance</li><li>Relocation assistance</li><li>Commencement bonus</li><li>Paid time off available from day one</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>About UPMC Altoona</strong></p><p>UPMC Altoona includes a 400-bed tertiary care hospital, an employed physician practice, and a non-profit foundation. As part of the world-renowned UPMC network_comprising 40 hospitals, more than 90,000 employees, over 700 physician offices, and a 4+ million-member insurance services division (UPMC Health Plan)_we offer the resources of a large academic system within a collegial community setting.</p><p>UPMC Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is a multispecialty group of more than 100 physicians across medical and surgical specialties, supported by a strong primary care referral base.</p><p>The hospital serves a six-county primary service area of more than 350,000 residents in central Pennsylvania. It is a Level III Trauma Center and a thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center serving an 18-county region from New York to Maryland. UPMC Altoona is a regional center for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology (including TAVR and Watchman procedures), as well as a comprehensive cancer center. The hospital features four active ICUs with more than 44 ICU beds, all supported by 24/7 intensivist and APP coverage.</p><p>The UPMC Altoona Medical Staff includes more than 320 active physicians representing primary care and a full range of medical and surgical specialties.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Community</strong></p><p>Altoona offers an exceptional quality of life, with affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation_including hiking, boating, skiing, and golf. The city provides convenient access to Pittsburgh and other major metropolitan areas, making it ideal for physicians seeking both professional fulfillment and personal balance.</p><p>The region features highly regarded public and private elementary and secondary schools, as well as access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Big Ten athletics, national touring performing artists, and a vibrant college-town atmosphere are highlights of neighboring State College, home to Pennsylvania State University.</p><p><span> </span></p><p><br></p><p><span>#DOX -1</span></p>