Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Family Practice in Altoona, PA

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About The Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type : Locum Tenens
• Location : Altoona, PA (with coverage also at UPMC Bedford)
• Service Setting : Hospital - Emergency Department
• Coverage Type : Clinical Only
• Coverage Period : 11 / 17 / 2025 - Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule : - Altoona - 10-hour shifts (6a-4p, 8a-6p, 11a-9p, 1p-11p, 3p-1a, 5p-3a, 9p-7a) - Bedford - 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a) COVERAGE DATES
• Starting 11 / 17 / 2025 PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics : Pediatrics through Geriatrics
• Patient Volume / Census : Altoona 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 : Travel covered (lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation); malpractice covered
• Lodging Cap : $175 / night (non-preferred hotels)
• Rental Car Cap : $75 / day (Apr-Nov, mid-size); $100 / day (Dec-Mar, mid-size 4WD SUV) 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 UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford locations

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About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.