{"coordinates":{"latitude":40.520945,"longitude":-78.408901},"_id":"6ab533ec91951aa63682f95c","jobCode":"JOB-24343","__v":0,"address":"Altoona, PA","assignmentType":"Full-time","department":"UPMC Altoona","displayTitle":"Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA","jobSummary":"<p>The University of Pittsburgh Physicians Department of Pathology is recruiting 2 community Pathologists for their hospital in Altoona, PA. Fellowship training in Cytopathology preferred, but not required. Must be AP/CP ABMS Board Certified or Board Eligible.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>UPMC Altoona has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology Specimens. </li><li>Join a team of 2 pathologists</li><li>Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services at UPMC in Pittsburgh. </li><li>Night and weekend call are equally shared</li><li>Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging and molecular Anatomic pathology.</li></ul><p><strong>What we Offer</strong></p><ul><li>Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, disability.</li><li>Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency.</li><li>Six weeks of Paid Time Off</li><li>Relocation</li><li>Option for a Clinical Academic appointment</li><li>CME allowance of $4,110</li><li>Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships                              </li></ul><p><strong style=\"color: rgb(32, 31, 30);\">About UPMC Altoona and UPMC</strong></p><ul><li>UPMC Altoona Hospital and UPMC Altoona Regional Health System serve a primary service area comprised of six counties in central Pennsylvania with a patient population of 350,000 - 400,000.</li><li>The secondary and tertiary service areas for trauma and stroke service lines comprise an 18-county area with a total population of 1,000,000.</li><li>UPMC Altoona is a PA Trauma Systems Foundation-accredited Level 2 trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center, and a regional cancer center.</li><li>UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular &amp; wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center.</li><li>The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $32 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with</li><li>92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians.</li><li>Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals.</li><li>Over 800 doctors’ offices and outpatient sites.</li><li>Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care.</li><li>Many renowned centers of excellence in transplantation, cancer, neurosurgery, psychiatry, rehabilitation, geriatrics, and women’s health, as well as top-ranked hospitals and service lines.</li></ul><p><strong style=\"color: rgb(32, 31, 30);\">About the Community</strong><span style=\"color: rgb(32, 31, 30);\">  </span></p><ul><li>The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community, where one can find excellent quality schools with many colleges in the area, countless recreational activities, and a great number of cultural activities.</li><li>The region is a progressive, yet “easy living” community. Traffic jams are few, and children can grow up in a safe, secure, and progressive climate. UPMC Altoona is a major healthcare provider in the region.</li><li>Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania.</li><li>130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population.</li><li>Excellent schools.</li><li>Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown.</li><li>Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art.</li><li>Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping.</li><li>Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City.</li></ul><p><strong>Our Values</strong></p><p>At UPMC, we’re driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of <strong>Quality &amp; Safety, Dignity &amp; Respect, Caring &amp; Listening, Responsibility &amp; Integrity, Excellence &amp; Innovation</strong> play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Support a Diverse Workplace</strong></p><p>UPMC respects that talent and skill are not limited but enhanced by the diversity and cultural expertise staff brings to the workplace. Having a diverse employee presence at all levels provides a wealth of benefits. It ensures we have the knowledge, critical thinking, agility, and innovation required of a leading and forward-thinking integrated health care system. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact</strong>: Lori Leo, leolb@upmc.edu</p>","jobType":"Physician","maxSalary":null,"minSalary":null,"openDate":"2026-08-19T00:00:00.000Z","postedDate":"2026-09-24T14:30:04.583Z","recruiterName":"Lori Leo","specialty":"Pathology"}