Practice as a Pathologist at UPMC in Altoona, PA

Company: UPMC West Central PA
Location: Altoona
Posted on: March 20, 2026

Job 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. - Visa sponsorship 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 $23 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. - Learn more about UPMC Altoona at https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/altoona and about UPMC at https://www.upmc.com 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. - More about Altoona, PA: https://explorealtoona.com/ dox2

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