Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity in Central Pennsylvania

**Pediatric Hospitalist Opportunity in Central Pennsylvania** * Located in ***Altoona, PA*** - 98m from Pittsburgh. * Full time, permanent. **About The Opportunity:** * A 400-bed regional/tertiary healthcare system located in Altoona, central Pennsylvania, is seeking a pediatric hospitalist to join its Maternal-Child Health Team to provide care to: newborns in its well infant nursery, newborns in its level 2 nursery, and to pediatric patients. * The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience and training in providing inpatient care to normal newborns, care to newborn patients requiring an intermediate level of care, and be able to perform the procedures required for stabilization. * The pediatric hospitalist position is open to current resident and fellows as well as to experienced pediatric hospitalists. * Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certification is required. * The position is open to board eligible and board certified pediatricians / pediatric hospitalists. * The position provides a competitive salary and comprehensive benefit package. **About the Health System:** * The group is a 400-bed regional health care provider serving a six-county area in central Pennsylvania. It is a level II trauma center, a regional cardiology, cardiac & vascular surgery center, a regional cancer center, and a JCAHO-Accredited Stroke Center. In addition, the health system provides endovascular surgery, neurointervention and neurosurgery, behavioral health and a vascular and wound care center. The medical staff is comprised of approximately 400 primary care physicians and specialists and is part of the health system: a world-renowned healthcare provider and insurer based in Pittsburgh, PA. It operates 40 hospitals, 700 doctors offices and outpatient sites, employs over 4,900 physicians and 87,000+ employees, and offers an array of rehabilitation, retirement, and long-term care facilities and is closely affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh. **Community:** * The Altoona/Blair County/Central Pennsylvania region is a family-oriented community with excellent school systems, abundant cultural amenities, easy access to larger, neighboring cities, and unlimited outdoor and recreational opportunities. Additional Information: - Specialty: Pediatrician - Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania - Contact: Jeremy Baldi About the Company: Archway Physician Recruitment is a national contingency placement firm assisting hospitals and medical groups with their placement needs. Our goal is to be the top choice for all of your physician recruitment needs.