Inpatient Psychiatry Opportunity at UPMC Altoona
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Psychiatric-Mental Health
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 4/15/24

UPMC Altoona, a regional/tertiary healthcare provider in central Pennsylvania is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join its Behavioral Health Team. The Inpatient Psychiatrist position at UPMC Altoona provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package.


About Our Health System

UPMC Altoona, part of a 42-hospital system, is a regional, tertiary, community hospital in west central Pennsylvania. Signature services include Level II Trauma Center, Hillman Cancer Center, Heart & Vascular Institute and regional Stroke Center. Nearly 400 primary and specialty care physicians on medical staff.


UPMC Altoona is a:

  • 400-bed hospital serving 50,000 ED patients/year
  • 4-star CMS hospital with an A grade in hospital safety.
  • Accredited HeartCARE center, cardiac cath lab & chest pain center
  • Accredited breast imaging center of excellence
  • Thrombectomy capable stroke center
  • Stroke honor roll and stroke Gold Plus award recipient
  • Type 2 diabetes honor roll
  • Lung cancer screening center

About our Community

Altoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in west central Pennsylvania, with major northeast metro areas within a 2 to 5-hour drive. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, golf and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and trails. Big10 sports, national touring performing artists and university town atmosphere are among the highlights of neighboring State College, home to Penn State University.