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Altoona, Pennsylvania, Trauma Surgeon Opening - 50k Sign on Bonus

Clinical Role:
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Join an expanding group of Trauma Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers at a community Level III Trauma Center in west central Pennsylvania. 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
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
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Organization Information:
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

Lifestyle Information:
Altoona and the surrounding communities feature both rural and small city living and boasts an abundance of sports, arts, cultural events and entertainment with its proximity to Penn State University
Altoona is a 40-minute drive to State College/Penn State University and 2 to 5-hours from Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and New York City
Daily Amtrak train service to New York and Pittsburgh and daily flights to and from Charlotte, NC available locally. Other airports in the surrounding region offer direct flights to both national and international destinations
With affordable homes, the cost-of-living index is lower than national and state indices
Altoona is listed among BestPlaces “Most Secure Places to Live,” “Least Stressful Small Cities,” “Best Small Cities for Crime,” and “Best Places to Live”
Family-oriented community with Excellent school systems
Unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities – hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, skiing, golfing, and more

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