Cardiologist Opportunity " Altoona, Pennsylvania - Visa Candidates Welcome

Join an established cardiology practice in Central Pennsylvania offering a strong mix of inpatient and outpatient care, excellent support, and a balanced schedule. This is a great opportunity for a Board Certified or Board Eligible Cardiologist to step into a busy, well-supported practice with a solid patient base.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a cardiology team that includes 2 interventionalists, 1 non-invasive cardiologist, 2 electrophysiologists, and 1 heart failure specialist.

• Established clinic with a strong patient base.

• Support staff includes 4 PAs and 2 nurse practitioners.

• Clinic is located 1.5 miles from the hospital.

• Additional clinic hours will be scheduled at a nearby hospital campus.

• Comprehensive pacemaker clinic on site.

• Monday through Friday schedule, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Shared call schedule of 1:5.

• Board Certified or Board Eligible required; recent graduates welcome to apply.

Cardiology Department
This practice is part of a growing cardiovascular program that includes vascular and cardiothoracic surgery support. The hospital cath lab serves more than 3,000 patients and has expanded advanced structural heart procedures, including TAVR and Watchman.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive compensation package with initial income guarantee.

• Sign-on bonus.

• Relocation assistance.

• Annual CME allowance and CME days.

• PTO.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.

• Retirement benefits.

• Occurrence-based malpractice insurance.

The Health System
The hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care facility serving a six-county region in central Pennsylvania. It offers accredited Level III trauma, stroke, and chest pain services, along with regional oncology, cardiology, and cardiac and vascular surgery programs.

The Community
Central Pennsylvania offers a scenic mountain setting with easy access to major Northeast metro areas within a 2- to 5-hour drive. The region provides a friendly, family-oriented lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation, including hiking, biking, paddling, fishing, and skiing. Nearby State College adds college-town energy, Big Ten sports, national touring acts, and a lively social scene.