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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 / 2025PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics : Pediatrics through GeriatricsPatient Volume / Census : Altoona ~51,000 annually (avg. 137 per 24 hrs)Admissions : IncludedCase Mix : Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentationsFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 380Trauma Level : Level IIIEMR System : CernerOffice Equipment Available : Standard ED setupSpecialty Backup Available : AnesthesiaSupport Staff Available : Physicians and APPs (APP coverage 24 hours daily)Reason for Coverage : Turnover vacancy; provider leavePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes – Full privilegesTemporary Privileges Available : Not specifiedCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Travel covered (lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation); malpractice coveredLodging 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
IntubationsChest tubesCentral linesJoint and fracture reductionsJoint aspirationsLaceration repairIncision and drainage (I&D)Other procedures within emergency medicine scopeJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Pennsylvania license (IMLC considered)Board : BC / BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM accepted)DEA : Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications : CPR, Stroke Certified (ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS not required if BC / BE)Experience : Minimum 2 years in Emergency MedicineOther Qualifications : Completion of Emergency Medicine residency; must be willing to work night shiftsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct patient care in the Emergency DepartmentManage a wide range of acute and emergent cases across all agesPerform emergency procedures as requiredCollaborate with other physicians and APPs; sign off on APP chartsSupport both UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford locations1664437EXPTEMP
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