Experienced Trauma Surgeon Needed in Altoona, PA

**Experienced Trauma Surgeon Needed in Altoona, PA**
-Full Time & Permanent Position.
-$500k+ total compensation potential.
-$50k Sign-On Bonus.

**Highlights**
Join an expanding group of Trauma Surgeons and Advanced Practice Providers at a community Level III Trauma Center in west central Pennsylvania. The group is recruiting for 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.

**Opportunity Details**
-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 consultationsRound 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

**What we Offer**
-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