Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett)

Service Setting : Hospital Emergency Department

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : 11 / 17 / 2025 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule : - Altoona 10-hour shifts (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a) - Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a) COVERAGE DATES

Starting 11 / 17 / 2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Pediatrics through Geriatrics

Patient Volume / Census : 51,000 annually (avg. 137 per 24 hrs)

Admissions : Included

Case Mix : Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentations

FACILITY INFORMATION

No. of Beds in Department : 380

Trauma Level : Level III

EMR System : Cerner

Office Equipment Available : Standard ED setup

Specialty Backup Available : Anesthesia

Support Staff Available : Physicians and APPs (APP coverage 24 hours daily)

Reason for Coverage : Turnover vacancy; provider leave

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Full privileges

Temporary Privileges Available : Not specified

Credentialing Timeline : 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation. REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Intubations

Chest tubes

Central lines

Joint and fracture reductions

Joint aspirations

Laceration repair

Incision and drainage (I&D)

Other procedures within emergency medicine scope

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses : Active Pennsylvania license (IMLC considered)

Board : BC / BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM accepted)

DEA : Active DEA Certification required

Certifications : CPR, Stroke Certified (ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS not required if BC / BE)

Experience : Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine

Other Qualifications : Completion of Emergency Medicine residency; must be willing to work night shifts

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department

Manage a wide range of acute and emergent cases across all ages

Perform emergency procedures as required

Collaborate with other physicians and APPs; sign off on APP charts

Support both Altoona and Everett locations