Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title : Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type : Locum Tenens

Location : Everett, PA (with coverage also at UPMC Altoona)

Service Setting : Hospital Emergency Department

Coverage Type : Clinical Only

Coverage Period : 11 / 17 / 2025 Ongoing

Clinical Shift Schedule : Bedford 12-hour shifts (7a 7p, 7p 7a); occasional mid-level shift coverage as needed; Altoona shifts possible

COVERAGE DATES

Starting 11 / 17 / 2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

Patient Demographics : Pediatrics through Geriatrics

Patient Volume / Census : Bedford 18,000 annually ( 51 per 24 hrs)

Admissions : Coordinated through Hospitalist and Specialty Groups

Case Mix : Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentations

FACILITY INFORMATION

EMR System : Cerner

Office Equipment Available : Standard ED setup

Specialty Backup Available : Anesthesia

Support Staff Available : Physicians and APPs (24 hrs physician coverage, 12 hrs APP coverage daily)

Reason for Coverage : Candidate on leave; turnover vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Full privileges

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 : ACLS, BLS, CPR, PALS, Stroke Certified (ATLS 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 APPs; sign off on APP charts

Support both UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona locations

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