Orthopedics-Hand Opening in State College, PA
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## Orthopedic Hand Surgeon | State College, PA Central Pennsylvania — Home of Penn State University $100,000 Sign-On Bonus ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent hospital-employed position * Schedule: Clinic and OR rotation with dedicated block time — shared call 1 in 6 with one other orthopedic surgery group * Setting: Inpatient and outpatient — 260-bed community-based not-for-profit health system; outpatient clinic moving to new state-of-the-art medical center * EMR: Meditech Expanse * 3 dedicated X-ray suites with state-of-the-art equipment ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join a stable, seven-physician hospital-employed orthopedic practice in one of Pennsylvania's most desirable communities: * Join 7 physicians and 4 experienced PA-Cs in a collegial, well-supported environment * Clinic and OR rotation with dedicated block time * Shared call 1 in 6 with one other orthopedic surgery group * Current outpatient clinic 4.8 miles from hospital campus — transitioning to new state-of-the-art outpatient medical center * Excellent support staff throughout ## Compensation & Benefits * $100,000 sign-on bonus * Competitive base salary plus wRVU production incentive * 29 PTO days * 5 CME days * Paid malpractice coverage * Health benefits and retirement plan ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery * Hand Surgery fellowship training — required * Pennsylvania medical license or willingness to obtain ## About the Community – State College, Pennsylvania * Vibrant college town and home to Penn State University — one of the nation's largest educational institutions * Recently named the 8th best city in the U.S. to move to and 6th best to raise a family * Diverse culture with excellent public and private schools * Countless options for dining, theatre, NCAA sports, nightlife, and outdoor recreation * Surrounded by beautiful state parks — hiking, biking, fishing, and skiing throughout the region * Safe, friendly community ideal for raising a family * University Park Airport just 5 miles from town * Easy access to Interstate 80 — 140 miles from Pittsburgh and 170 miles from Baltimore