Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

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, disability.
* Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.
* Six weeks of Paid Time Off
* Relocation
* 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 University of Pittsburgh, is a $23 billion world–renowned health care provider and insurer with
* 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](“https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona”) and about UPMC at [https://www.upmc.com](“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/](“https://explorealtoona.com/”)