Description

General Neurologist - Physician

• Position at a Glance:
• Work Location: Blair Medical Neurology
• Address: 1414 9 th Ave, Altoona, PA 16602
• Employer: Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS)
• Assignment Type Value: Full-time
• Shift Schedule: Day
• Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J1 (2028) & H1B Visas

UPMC Blair Medical Neurology is seeking a BE/BC General Neurologist to join our Neurology practice.

• Caseloads will include neuromuscular disorders (approximately 30%), Alzheimer's, dementia, and migraines.
• At UPMC Altoona, you will matter. As a regional program we have a broad patient catchment area where you will be providing care to an underserved population. Your involvement will help guide this practice into the future.
• Outpatient only with some practice call. All inpatient work is done by our Neurohospitalist team.
• Regular schedule with some flexibility in hours
• UPMC Altoona hospital is an accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center

Clinical and Program Highlights

• Clinic is located 1.5 miles from UPMC Altoona, with Sleep Lab, EEG and EMG labs on-site. The location also includes medical labs, radiology, and rehabilitation services as well as many primary care and specialist offices.
• Close collaboration with our Neuro-intervention and Stroke teams.
• Robust patient population- you'll be coming into an established practice with a full panel of patients.
• Autonomy and decision-making while still being connected with the larger UPMC environment.

• Qualifications:
• Required-
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Neurology
• Eligibility for PA licensure
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.
• Reading outpatient EEGs

• Preferred-
• Experience and interest in performing electromyography (EMG).

• What Can UPMC Do for You?
• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model *PSLF Eligible
• Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options available
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• CME allowance
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match (pre-tax), plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with no tail policy required

• About UPMC
• UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services.
• Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education.
• Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania.
• Our 100,000 employees - including more than 5,000 physicians - care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas.
• UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price.
• To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

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If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact: Lori Leo, leolb@upmc.edu