Description Join an expanding group of Trauma Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers at a community Level III Trauma Center in west central Pennsylvania. UPMC Altoona is recruiting full and part-time Trauma and Emergency General Surgeons . Must have an MD or equivalent, board certification in General Surgery and Surgical Critical Care, ATLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license. Ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of practice experience. Details: Full-time position is 14 days per month in 1 or 2 blocks that includes in-house and back-up call shifts Part-time position is 7 days per month and includes full-time benefits package 100% Acute Care practice no elective practice Cover trauma alerts and EGS consultations Round on 12-bed STICU, step-down unit, and medical/surgical floors Provide surgical backup for difficult airway alerts On-site clinic 1 day/week is covered by APP and supported by surgeon when needed Advanced Practice Provider coverage 24/7 Over 1,600 trauma patients/year; 95% blunt trauma Over 500 trauma & EGS cases/year ED volume: 50,000/year Cerner EMR transitioning to Epic in fall 2025 Compensation: Competitive base salary commensurate with experience Up to $24K quality incentive per year, based on specific quality metrics updated annually Total compensation potential exceeds $540k, working 14 days per month Additional shift and hourly rates for in-house and backup call $5,000 CME allowance per year $50K Sign-on bonus Up to $10K in Relocation Reimbursement Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, life, vision and disability insurance Retirement plan with employer match
