Altoona, PA is located in Blair County, which is nestled between Brush Mountain and the Allegheny Mountains.  With its close proximity to Interstate 99, Altoona has easy access to most major cities on the East Coast.   The Blair County area offers affordable housing, superior schools, and plenty of family attractions.  The county boasts numerous recreation areas and parks featuring a variety of outdoor fun to include boating, skiing, ice skating, biking, golfing, hiking, horseback riding and cross country skiing.  We offer public and private schools, parochial and technical schools, and institutes of higher learning to include Penn State Altoona, the second largest branch campus of Penn State University. 

The James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center consists of a parent site, located in Altoona, PA and three community based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) located in Johnstown, DuBois, and State College, PA.  With approximately 600 employees, the Altoona VAMC is one of the largest employers in the area.  The medical center serves Veterans from a 14 county area in Central Pennsylvania, providing exceptional health care in the areas of Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Diagnostic Services, Emergency Care, Long Term Care, Pharmacy, Primary Care, Social Services, Specialty Care, and Women's Health.

*NOTE:  The applicant selected for these positions will be eligible to apply for an award up to the maximum limitation under the provisions of the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP)*

**Relocation Expenses may be authorized for this position**

Salary to be determined by Professional Standards Board.