A tertiary care hospital in central Pennsylvania is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Pulmonary/Critical Care Physician to join a collegial, well-supported team in Altoona, PA. Provide comprehensive care for patients with general and advanced pulmonary disorders while collaborating in a multidisciplinary critical care environment.
About the Position:
• Full-time combined pulmonary practice with ICU rotations
• Access to state-of-the-art bronchoscopy suite: routine bronchoscopy, robotic bronchoscopy, and EBUS
• CT-guided lung biopsies and ultrasound-guided thoracentesis in partnership with a highly supportive Interventional Radiology team
• Advanced Practice Provider (APP) support in both pulmonary clinic and ICU
• 24/7 in-house intensivist/APP coverage minimizes after-hours responsibilities
• Strong institutional commitment to high-quality, compassionate patient care
About the Facility:
• 400-bed tertiary care hospital serving a six-county primary service area (350,000+ residents)
• Level III Trauma Center and thrombectomy-capable interventional stroke center
• Regional center for vascular surgery, cardiac surgery, and interventional cardiology
• Comprehensive cancer center
• Four active ICUs with 44+ beds, all with 24/7 intensivist and APP coverage
• 320+ active physicians across primary care and full range of specialties
Compensation & Benefits:
• Competitive compensation with strong productivity incentives
• Dedicated ICU coverage compensation
• Health, life, and disability insurance
• Medical malpractice coverage
• Defined contribution plan and 403(b) with employer match
• Professional dues and CME allowance
• Relocation assistance
• Commencement bonus
• Paid time off available from day one
About the Community:
Altoona offers exceptional quality of life with affordable living, excellent schools, and abundant outdoor recreation—hiking, boating, skiing, and golf. Convenient access to Pittsburgh and other major metropolitan areas. Highly regarded public and private schools, plus access to nationally recognized colleges and universities. Big Ten athletics and vibrant college-town atmosphere nearby in State College, home to Pennsylvania State University.