Practice as a Laborist with UPMC in Altoona, PA average 8 shifts per month

UPMC Magee is recruiting an ObGyn Hospitalist to work as a Laborist for our hospital in Altoona, PA. The Laborist candidate must have an MD or equivalent, be BC or BE in Ob/Gyn with the ability to obtain an unrestricted PA license.  J1 and H1B visa sponsorship available.  

Opportunity Details

• Average of 8, 24–hr shifts 
• Clinical academic appointment 
• Team based care
• EPIC EMR for outpatient and Cerner for inpatient
• Community based hospital
• J1 and H1B opportunity

What we Offer

• $400K Salary
• Occurrence based malpractice
• Relocation assistance
• CME allowance
• Competitive base salary commensurate with experience 
• Outstanding benefit package including health, dental, vision and pension

About UPMC Altoona and UPMC 

• UPMC Altoona (part of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center hospital network) is a 400–bed regional health care system providing care to residents of a six–county service area in central Pennsylvania. 
• UPMC Altoona is a level ll trauma center, regional oncology center, and a JCAHO–certified stroke center. 
• UPMC Altoona provides comprehensive cardiology and cardiovascular surgery, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care center. The Health System's medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists.
• UPMC 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
• UPMC is inventing new models of accountable, cost–effective, patient–centered care
• Closely affiliated with University of Pittsburgh

About the Community

• Choose to live in the Altoona/Hollidaysburg area or State College (hometown of Penn State University's main campus). Both communities offer safe and enriching environments to enjoy work/life balance
• Located in the Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region 
• Reasonable cost of living
• Excellent school systems
• Abundant cultural amenities including theatre, symphony, minor league baseball, transportation history, festivals, Big10 sports and national touring performing artists
• Centrally located with easy access to larger, neighboring cities. Between 40 minutes to 4.5 hours to major cities including Pittsburgh, State College, Philadelphia, DC, and NYC.
• Mountains to climb and ski, rivers and lakes to paddle and fish, trails and roadways to bike, numerous golf courses, tennis and pickle ball courts – right here!
• Everything you need within a 15–minute drive – no rush hour traffic, no parking fees