Pathology Physician at UPMC summary:
The University of Pittsburgh Physicians is seeking two community Pathologists for UPMC Altoona, specializing in surgical pathology and cytopathology. Candidates must be ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible and are encouraged to have fellowship training in Cytopathology. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to work in a regional healthcare hub serving a large population.
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 and about UPMC at
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:
Keywords:
Pathology Physician, Cytopathology, medical career, healthcare job, UPMC Altoona, surgical pathology, community hospital, ABMS Board Certified, clinical practice, medical benefits
