Surgery - Vascular Physician at Summit Recruiting Group

Vascular Surgery Opening in Altoona, PALocated in South Central Pennsylvania - 100m to PittsburghPosition DetailsFull-time, permanentEmployedMulti Specialty GroupCurrently 1 vascular surgeon in practice - Hospital has 2 vascular surgeons on staff, both employed but in separate practicesPatient Load: Office: patients per dayWork Schedule: Office: M - F: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMCall Schedule: Practice: 1:2 Hospital: 1:3Skill Mix: Full-scope vascular surgery case mix including open and endovascular procedures, carotid endarterectomy, AV fistula grafts, extremity bypass surgery, angiograms.Easy access to the 12-operating room suite, interventional/endovascular procedure room, and 6-operating room ambulatory surgery center. Must be proficient and comfortable with AV fistula grafts for renal dialysis patients. Compensation:Base salary of $500,000 + incentive of $46 per physician wRVU above 10,870/yearEstimated wRVUs at 12,000 = 1,130 wRVU x $46 - Bonus = $51,980Total estimated potential - $551,980Sign on bonus: $30kMalpractice Insurance: YesHealth/Vision/Dental/Life/Disability Insurance: YesVacation: 20 days CME: 5 days / $3,500 annuallyStandard benefits including retirementThe CompanyHealth Group is part of a world-renowned network of more than 40 hospitals, 90,000 employees, 700 physician offices, and a 3.4 million-member insurance services divisionThe hospital is a 400-bed tertiary care hospital with 400+ practicing physicians serving a 6-county region in central PA with an accredited level 2 trauma, stroke and chest pain center and a regional oncology, cardiology, cardiac and vascular surgery center.The Altoona Regional Health Services (ARHS) is a large 100+ physician and 65+ APP practice with cardiology, medical oncology, neurology, pulmonology, dermatology, internal medicine, family practice, urology, ENT and plastic surgery.The CommunityAltoona is a small city surrounded by mountains in central Pennsylvania with major northeast metropolitan areas within a 2 5 hour driveAltoona Metro/Blair County Population: 130,000Hospital Service Area Population: 350,000Trauma Service Area Population: 1 million+ (20 counties)Local air and train service availablePenn State University/State College only 40 minutes awayOur region offers a friendly and uncomplicated way of life filled with cultural and recreational opportunities, where children can grow up in a safe and enriching community. Hiking, biking, paddling, fishing and skiing are popular at nearby state parks, resorts and rail trails. Big10 sports and national touring performing artists are the highlight of neighboring Penn State University.