Physician Emergency Medicine - Competitive Salary

Company: RecruitWell
Location: Altoona
Posted on: March 16, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Emergency Medicine Physician – Altoona, Pennsylvania Full-Time | Two-Hospital Coverage | Strong APP Support Clinical Opportunity A quality-driven health system in Altoona, Pennsylvania is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified Emergency Medicine Physician to join a collaborative Emergency Medicine team covering two hospitals. Physicians will share shifts between both sites, each staffed daily with advanced practice provider (PA/NP) support. Hospital Coverage Model Hospital 1 - Community hospital with ~50,000 ED visits annually - Level III Trauma Center - Accredited HeartCARE Center with cardiac cath lab & chest pain center - Thrombectomy-capable stroke center - Accredited Breast Imaging Center of Excellence - Lung cancer screening center - Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll - Stroke Honor Roll & Gold Plus Award recipient Hospital 2 - 40-bed hospital with ~18,000 ED visits annually - Fully accredited by The Joint Commission - Joint Commission–accredited Acute Stroke Ready Hospital - ACR-designated lung cancer screening center - CAP-accredited laboratory - Excellent APP coverage and support Position Highlights - Shared coverage across two facilities - Strong APP support at both sites - Focus on quality, patient safety, and teamwork - EMR: Epic - Busy but well-supported community ED environments Compensation & Benefits - Competitive base salary - Opportunity to earn additional income - Outstanding benefits package including: - Health, dental, vision - Pension/retirement plan - Generous CME allowance - Relocation assistance - Employed position at a community-focused health system Community & Lifestyle - Live in Altoona/Hollidaysburg or nearby State College (home of Penn State University) - Very reasonable cost of living - Excellent public and private school systems - No rush-hour traffic or parking fees - Outdoor recreation: - Mountains, skiing, rivers, lakes, biking, golf, tennis, pickleball - Cultural amenities: - Theatre, symphony, festivals, minor league baseball, Big Ten sports - Convenient access to major cities: - Pittsburgh – ~2 hours - Baltimore / Washington DC – ~3 hours - Philadelphia – ~4 hours - New York City – ~5 hours - Local air and Amtrak train service available Next Steps Allow RecruitWell to coordinate a confidential phone call between you and the client to discuss scheduling, compensation, and team structure.

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