| What
is CMSA's practice structure?
CMSA is a Professional
Corporation incorporated 9/14/1983 as Internal Medicine Associates
of State College, P.C., and renamed Centre Medical and Surgical
Associates, P.C. 8/1/1999. See history.
What is your
group make-up?
CMSA employs top-notch
physicians committed to providing high-quality patient care using
state-of-the-art technology and diagnostic services. Please see
specialty list and provider
list.
We offer a wide-range
of diagnostic services including laboratory, radiology, pulmonary
function testing, nerve conduction studies, EMG testing, echocardiography,
stress testing, chemotherapy, allergy testing and treatment, bone
densitometry, and nuclear cardiology.
See our list
of services here.
Who are your
key physicians?
The following physicians
comprise our board of directors as of March 2008:
What are your
office hours?
We are open Monday
through Friday from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, except Pediatrics which
opens at 8:00 am.
How
does call coverage work?
Most physicians
share call coverage with the ratio varying between departments.
Doctors also round on their own patients.
What
are your hospital affiliations?
See our
hospital list. We are
an academic partner with The Pennsylvania State University's Milton
S. Hershey Medical Center.
What is your
physician candidate criteria?
- Board certified or
eligible
- University trained
- Not a J1 Visa-eligible
position
What compensation
and benefits do you offer?
CMSA offers an equity
partnership position with competitive salary and fringe benefits
in a professionally satisfying environment. Salary and benefits
will be discussed at interview.
Tell me about
the community.
CMSA is located in
State College, Pennsylvania, which has been honored as one of
the top small cities in the United States and as a superb retirement
community. Penn State University
is an integral part of the community, sharing its vast cultural
and recreational resources and providing employment to area residents.
Centre
County, Pennsylvania, population 140,000, is situated at the
geographical center of the state within the splendor of the Appalachian
Mountains. Our countryside is blanketed by well-groomed farmland
and offers a sweeping panorama of rolling hills and lush valleys.
The area enjoys a world-class education system, abundant recreational
opportunities, and an excellent quality of life.
The economic climate
in Centre County is healthy, vibrant and diverse with one of the
lowest unemployment rates in the state. Commerce is a mixture
of agriculture, retail, service, education, high technology, construction
and manufacturing. The Penn State Research Park, Applied Research
Lab, Materials Research Lab, and Bio-technology Center contribute
to the area’s reputation as a high-tech “hot spot.”
Proximity
University
Park Airport offers daily flights by Delta, Northwest, United,
and US Airways
Six major cities are
within driving distance:
- Baltimore (175
miles)
- New York (245 miles)
- Pittsburgh (135
miles)
- Cleveland (235 miles)
- Philadelphia (190
miles)
- Washington D.C.
(180 miles)
Culture
The resources of the
university combined with many strong local art organizations create
a lively culture for this region. Visit the sites below to learn
about some of them.
The
Penn State Center for the Performing Arts
The
Palmer Museum of Art
The
Nittany Valley Symphony
The
Bryce Jordan Center
The
Central Pennsylvania Festival of the Arts
Education
The
Pennsylvania State University is one of America’s largest
and most distinguished
universities. Since the 1930s, Penn State has been Pennsylvania’s
largest source of undergraduate degrees.
The
State College Area School District
Bellefonte
Area School District
Other Centre County
educational facilities include Central Pennsylvania Institute
of Science and Technology, South Hills Business School, and three
parochial schools. Many nursery schools and day-care facilities
are also available.
Recreation
Centre County is nationally
known as a trout-fishing paradise. For hunters, the area offers
an abundance of large and small game on thousands of acres of
state game land.
The
Pennsylvania State University offers sporting events at a
national level as well as opportunities to participate in swimming,
indoor tennis, racquetball, track, volleyball,
and ice skating.
Stone
Valley Recreation Area, located in the scenic woodlands of
central Pennsylvania, is a 700-acre park featuring rustic facilities
in a natural setting. It offers fishing, boat rentals, sailing
lessons, rental facilities, picnic areas, and day camps.
Shaver’s
Creek Environmental Center provides a variety of educational
and recreational
opportunities. Visitors explore discovery rooms, tour the raptor
center, take advantage of the network of trails, and visit the
natural history bookstore and gift shop.
John
J. McQueary
Chief Operating Officer /
Administrative Director
Centre
Medical and
Surgical Associates, P.C.
1850 East Park Avenue
State College, PA 16803
Phone: 814-234-8800 |
