Physician / Surgery

The opportunity: Orthopaedic Surgeon - Fellowship trained - Hand & Upper ExtremityPermanent / full time / employedLocation: Altoona, PAReady for a change? We have an exciting opportunity available for a BC/BE fellowship trained Orthopaedic Hand and Upper Extremity Surgeon to join our practice in Central Pennsylvania. This experienced team is focused on providing the highest level of quality patient care and has a great reputation in the community. The practice is very stable, fully established and has a high volume patient base. The staff is very friendly and team oriented and there is plenty of room for professional growth and advancement. The group currently consists of 6 Orthopaedic Surgeons and 6 PAs and has hospital and academic affiliations, as well.THE DETAILS $640-$675K base salary plus bonuses $75K sign on bonus Comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice insurance Relocation assistance is available Loan repayment assistance if needed Great mentoring environment Call is 1:5 / Trauma call is 1:11 Well established patient referral network Newly constructed 90,000 s.f. medical office complex Current surgeons include an orthopaedic spine/total hip surgeon, an orthopaedic trauma surgeon, a general orthopaedic surgeon and a hand and upper extremity physician. A fellowship trained foot and ankle surgeon will be joining the practice in 2018THE COMMUNITYThis region has a family-oriented community with excellent school systems, abundant cultural amenities, easy access to larger, neighboring cities and unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities are available.Area attractions include:Blue Knob All Seasons Resort, Bryce Jordan Center (sporting events), Delgrossos Amusement Park, Discovery Garden, Fort Roberdeau, Indian Caverns, Iron Masters Country Club, Scotch Valley Country Club, Park Hills Country Club, Juniata River Water Trail, Lakemont Park, Lincoln Caverns Inc. and Whisper Rocks, Meadows Family Fun Center, Morrison's Cove Memorial Park, Oak Spring Winery, Penns Cave and Wildlife Park, Peoples Natural Gas Field, Rock Run Recreational Area, Seven Points Marina, Shavers Creek Environmental Center and Slinky Action Zone$5,000 REFERRAL FEE offered. Please share with friends and colleagues.