The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Pathology is recruiting 2 community Pathologists for their hospital in Altoona, PA. Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred, but not required. Must be AP/CP ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible.
Position Highlights
- UPMC Altoona has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology specimens.
- Join a team of 2 pathologists.
- Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services at UPMC in Pittsburgh.
- Night and weekend call are equally shared.
- Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging, and molecular Anatomic pathology.
- Visa sponsorship.
What we Offer
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, and disability.
- Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.
- Six weeks of Paid Time Off.
- Relocation assistance.
- Option for a Clinical Academic appointment.
- CME allowance of $4,110.
- Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships.
About UPMC Altoona and UPMC
- UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Regional Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.
- The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.
- UPMC Altoona is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.
- UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.
- The UPMC health system, affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer.
- 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.
- Over 40 academic, community, and specialty hospitals.
- Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites.
- Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.
- Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women's health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.
- Learn more about UPMC Altoona at https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona and about UPMC at https://www.upmc.com.
About the Community
- The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community, where one can find excellent quality schools with many colleges in the area, countless recreational activities, and a great number of cultural activities.
- The region is a progressive, yet easy-living community. Traffic jams are few, and children can grow up in a safe, secure, and progressive climate. UPMC Altoona is a major healthcare provider in the region.
- Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania.
- 130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population.
- Excellent schools.
- Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.
- Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.
- Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping.
- Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.
- More about Altoona, PA: https://explorealtoona.com/.
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