Altoona, PA full time General Anesthesiologist job opening

About the Practice

A well-established anesthesia group in Western Pennsylvania, located approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes north of Altoona, is seeking a dedicated General Anesthesiologist to join their team. The group provides comprehensive anesthesia services across a broad range of surgical specialties, fostering a supportive, physician-driven, and highly collaborative clinical setting.

Opportunity

This is a premier full-time opening for a General Anesthesiologist looking for an exceptional, highly structured lifestyle schedule. The position features a 14 days on / 14 days off blocks schedule, giving you 26 weeks of complete personal freedom throughout the year.

The case mix covers a broad and stable baseline of procedural cases, featuring a flexible call schedule to maintain strong work-life balance. If you are examining competitive Pennsylvania jobs or evaluating the most efficient practice structures for an anesthesiologist near me, this private group offers an elite, high-value W-2 salary floor and upfront financial incentives. Graduating residents are welcome and warmly encouraged to apply!

• Schedule Structure: 14 days on / 14 days off blocks.
• Case Scope: General surgery, urology, orthopedics, plastics, ENT, robotics, light OB, and rare peds.
• Call Structure: Flexible call schedule.
• Experience Level: Open to experienced physicians and final-year residents.

Responsibilities

• Provide and manage safe anesthesia care for a wide variety of surgical procedures, including general, orthopedic, robotic, and light obstetrical cases.
• Conduct thorough pre-anesthesia patient evaluations and develop individualized anesthetic plans.
• Administer general, regional, and monitored anesthesia care utilizing current clinical techniques.
• Monitor patient vital signs closely intraoperatively to ensure patient safety and optimal surgical conditions.
• Manage emergence from anesthesia and provide appropriate post-anesthesia care.
• Maintain accurate, thorough, and complete electronic medical records.
• Collaborate effectively with surgeons, nursing staff, and administrative teams to optimize facility throughput.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Anesthesiology.
• Valid and unrestricted medical license in the state of Pennsylvania (or immediate eligibility for licensure).
• Strong clinical skills and comfort working across the specified case mix.
• Residents welcome to apply: A strong focus on team collaboration and clinical safety is highly valued.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Lifestyle & Location

This scenic region of Western Pennsylvania offers an ideal family-friendly community with a peaceful, relaxed pace of life.

• Outdoor Recreation: A paradise for outdoor enthusiasts, the area is surrounded by beautiful natural landscapes offering extensive hiking trails, premier fishing, boating, and state parks.
• Community & Living: Enjoy a nice family location with a very safe environment, highly reasonable cost of living, great real estate values, and tight-knit neighborhood communities.
• Regional Connectivity: Situated comfortably about 1 hour and 20 minutes north of Altoona, providing straightforward access to collegiate sports, cultural events, shopping, and metropolitan amenities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $570,000 on a secure W-2 basis.
• Sign-On Incentive: An immediate $25,000 sign-on bonus awarded upon signing.
• Block Rotation Advantage: Profit from full-time annual earnings while enjoying 182 scheduled days off per year.
• Comprehensive Full W-2 Benefits Package Includes:
  • Premium Health Insurance (medical, vision, and dental plans).
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance coverage.
  • Robust Retirement Plan options with employer contributions and matching.
  • Life and disability insurance (short-term and long-term).
  • Dedicated CME allowance and professional society dues coverage.

To Apply

Interested General Anesthesiologists and final-year residents are invited to submit their CV. Please specify your earliest available start date or residency graduation timeline. We look forward to introducing you to our team in Western Pennsylvania!

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