Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Altoona, PennsylvaniaPosted 16d agoattending physician
~$390,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 18 physicians · region cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PathologyFull-timeNight and weekend call equally shared

Overview

Location
Altoona, Pennsylvania
Schedule
Night and weekend call equally shared
SalaryDr Signal range
$315k – $415k

18 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-based, community setting linked to academic core pathology services · Hospital - UPMC Altoona

Role summary

UPMC Altoona is recruiting two community pathologists with AP/CP board certification or eligibility. The position offers a competitive salary with comprehensive benefits including 6 weeks PTO, CME allowance, and visa sponsorship, with shared night and weekend call duties.

What the posting highlights

  • Patient population: Primary service area population 350,000 - 400,000; secondary/tertiary up to 1,000,000

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$315k–$415k · $390k median
$303kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$427k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$315k – $415k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
18 recent physician reports · region cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
PTO
6 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • Health, vision, dental insurance
  • Medical malpractice coverage
  • Retirement plan
  • Disability coverage
  • 6 weeks paid time off
  • Option for clinical academic appointment
  • CME allowance of $4,110
  • Paid PA licensure
  • 1-2 professional memberships
  • Relocation assistance option
Physician-reported total comp$315k–$415k · $390k median
$303kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$427k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 18 recent, approved physician reports (region cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

UPMC West Central

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Facility & Community

Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-based, community setting linked to academic core pathology services
Facility type
Hospital - UPMC Altoona
Trauma level
Level 2 trauma center
Patient population
Primary service area population 350,000 - 400,000; secondary/tertiary up to 1,000,000
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Pennsylvania
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-based, community setting linked to academic core pathology services

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Work Design

Call burden
Night and weekend call equally shared
Patient volume
Over 13,000 surgical pathology cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology specimens annually

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
1 wk ago
Last verified
yesterday
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

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. Position Highlights UPMC Altoona has a surgical pathology volume of over 13,000 Surgical cases and 3,000 non-gynecological cytopathology Specimens. Join a team of 2 pathologists Specialty pathology consultations and services are available from academic core pathology services at UPMC in Pittsburgh. Night and weekend call are equally shared Specialty pathology services provide expertise in all areas necessary, as well as sophisticated services in immunohistochemistry, imaging and molecular Anatomic pathology. What we Offer Competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package including health, vision, dental insurance, medical malpractice coverage, retirement, disability. Employer sponsorship of visa and permanent residency. Six weeks of Paid Time Off Relocation Option for a Clinical Academic appointment CME allowance of $4,110 Paid PA licensure as well as 1-2 professional memberships About UPMC Altoona and UPMC 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. 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. 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. UPMC Altoona provides endovascular neurology/neuro-intervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health, vascular & wound care, OB care, and pediatric care, and is a JCAHO-Accredited Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center. The UPMC health system, affiliated with University of Pittsburgh, is a $32 billion world-renowned health care provider and insurer with 92,000 employees, including 4,900 physicians. Over 40 academic, community and specialty hospitals. Over 800 doctors' offices and outpatient sites. Innovation in developing new models of accountable, cost-effective, patient-centered care. 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. About the Community 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. 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. Location: Altoona - South Central Pennsylvania. 130,000 - Altoona Metro Area Population. Excellent schools. Near Penn State University, Penn State Altoona, St. Francis University, Mt. Aloysius College, Juniata College, University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Cultural activities include Altoona Symphony Orchestra, Historic Mishler Theater, and Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art. Recreational activities include Raystown Lake, Blue Knob Ski Resort, AA Pittsburgh Pirate Affiliate Altoona Curve, and several state parks for camping. Near major cities including Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, and New York City. Our Values At UPMC, we're driven by shared values that guide our work and keep us accountable to one another. Our Values of Quality & Safety, Dignity & Respect, Caring & Listening, Responsibility & Integrity, Excellence & Innovation play a vital role in creating a cohesive, positive experience for our employees, patients, health plan members, and community. Support a Diverse Workplace 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. If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact : Lori Leo, leolb@upmc.edu