Hospice/Palliative Medicine Physician

Hospice and Palliative Medicine - Faculty Attending Physician

• Position at a Glance:
• Work Location: UPMC Altoona
• Address: 620 Howard Ave, Altoona, PA 16601
• Assignment Type Value: Full-time
• Shift Schedule: Day
• Immigration Status Considered: Accepts J1 & H1B Visas

UPMC Altoona Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship is seeking an ABFM or AOBFP certified family medicine or internal medicine physician with board eligibility or board certification in Hospice and Palliative Medicine to join our team as a faculty attending physician. Teaching experience in academic medicine is preferred but not required. We are a single trainee fellowship program affiliated with Altoona Family Physicians, which is a well-established 8-8-8 rurally oriented, full spectrum, university-affiliated family medicine residency program located in Central Pennsylvania.

Our palliative team provides consultation and management services in the inpatient setting, in our outpatient palliative clinic, and at a few local nursing homes. Our team is made up of physicians, advanced practice providers, a fellow, a licensed social worker, a pharmacist, and a medical assistant/secretary. We also have a dedicated program director and coordinator who help oversee the fellowship. Additionally, one of our physicians is a certified hospice medical director with a local hospice agency.

Our fellowship program has a strong history of successful completion. This is in part due to our excellent hands-on training which includes active management of a wide variety of diagnoses and acuity, along with an assortment of well formulated didactics. Since we are the only fellowship at our hospital, the fellow has the opportunity to learn from a variety of subspecialists. Our sponsoring institution is UPMC Graduate Medical Education, with UPMC Altoona being our affiliated hospital. Additionally, we are closely integrated with the family medicine residency, which would allow for the opportunity to integrate primary care into your practice is that is an area of interest.

We are seeking a qualified candidate who possess vision and enthusiasm for continued excellence in training Hospice and Palliative Care Physicians, and exemplify the UPMC core values of:

• Quality and safety
• Dignity and respect
• Caring and listening
• Responsibility and integrity
• Excellence and innovation

Clinical and Program Highlights

• 1 Fellow per year, occasionally 2
• Inpatient Palliative service Mon-Fri from 8-5, phone coverage on nights and weekends.
• Currently we have two full-time faculty physicians, three APPs, and a Social Worker
• Outpatient Palliative Clinic three days per week
• Provide service for area nursing homes

• Qualifications:
• Required-
• Board Certified ABFM or AOBFP
• Eligibility for PA licensure
• A commitment to patient-centered care and excellent interpersonal skills are essential, as we prioritize delivering the highest quality care in a compassionate, professional environment.

What Can UPMC Do for You?

• Non-Profit Health System, Employed Model PSLF Eligible
• Competitive Compensation package with the opportunity to earn additional incentives.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance, HSA and FSA options available
• Employer-paid Short and Long-Term Disability Coverage
• Group Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• CME allowance
• Tuition Assistance available for self, spouse/domestic partner, and dependents
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance
• 401(a) Retirement Plan with 50% employer match (pre-tax), plus an employer-paid pension plan. Participate in both!
• Paid occurrence-based malpractice insurance with no tail policy required

Our fellowship program is located in beautiful central PA, about 2 hours from Pittsburgh and 3 hours from Baltimore/Washington. Altoona, with its affordable cost of living, combines the activities of a small metropolitan area with the scenic beauty of a rural location. Our region offers diverse dining, year-round outdoor recreational activities, sports, cultural events, and the arts. Additionally, Altoona offers religious diversity, excellent public and private schools, and numerous higher education institutions.

Come visit us and see if Altoona could become your next career adventure!

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If you are interested in this position or would like more information, please apply today or contact: Tessa Grant,