Orthopedic Surgeon - Established High-Volume Practice - Altoona, Pennsylvania
Updated 11/12/26
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
A regional tertiary care hospital in west central Pennsylvania is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible general Orthopedic Surgeon to step into a fully established, high-volume practice in Altoona, PA. The practice receives referrals from 70+ primary care physicians plus the hospital's emergency and trauma departments.
About the Position:
Join 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 PAs and a non-surgical sports medicine physician
Trauma call 1:6; practice call 1:5
In-office imaging with integrated PACS/EMR
Newly built 90,000 sq ft medical office complex
12 hospital ORs plus a 6-OR ambulatory surgery center
Hip and knee experience/interest a plus
Requirements:
MD/DO or equivalent
BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery (American board)
Eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania license
About the Facility:
336-bed regional tertiary hospital
Level III Trauma Center; accredited stroke and chest pain center
Regional oncology center
Cardiology/CV surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity, robotic surgery and wound care
4-star CMS rating; Leapfrog "A" in patient safety
About 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including hospitalists, intensivists and IR
Part of a large, nationally recognized academic health system
Compensation & Benefits:
Generous salary plus incentive bonus
Sign-on bonus
Relocation allowance
PTO, CME time and allowance
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Employer-matched retirement plan
Occurrence-based malpractice and professional dues paid
About the Community:
Live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Duncansville area with a very reasonable cost of living, excellent schools and no rush-hour traffic. Theatre, symphony, minor league baseball and Big Ten sports nearby. Hiking, skiing, fishing, paddling, biking and golf close to home. Easy drives to State College (40 min), Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, DC and NYC.
About the Position:
Join 5 orthopedic surgeons, 7 PAs and a non-surgical sports medicine physician
Trauma call 1:6; practice call 1:5
In-office imaging with integrated PACS/EMR
Newly built 90,000 sq ft medical office complex
12 hospital ORs plus a 6-OR ambulatory surgery center
Hip and knee experience/interest a plus
Requirements:
MD/DO or equivalent
BC/BE in Orthopedic Surgery (American board)
Eligible for an unrestricted Pennsylvania license
About the Facility:
336-bed regional tertiary hospital
Level III Trauma Center; accredited stroke and chest pain center
Regional oncology center
Cardiology/CV surgery, behavioral health, bariatrics, maternity, robotic surgery and wound care
4-star CMS rating; Leapfrog "A" in patient safety
About 400 primary care and specialty physicians, including hospitalists, intensivists and IR
Part of a large, nationally recognized academic health system
Compensation & Benefits:
Generous salary plus incentive bonus
Sign-on bonus
Relocation allowance
PTO, CME time and allowance
Medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
Employer-matched retirement plan
Occurrence-based malpractice and professional dues paid
About the Community:
Live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg/Duncansville area with a very reasonable cost of living, excellent schools and no rush-hour traffic. Theatre, symphony, minor league baseball and Big Ten sports nearby. Hiking, skiing, fishing, paddling, biking and golf close to home. Easy drives to State College (40 min), Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, DC and NYC.
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