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

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

LocumJobsOnlineAltoona, US
19 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Family Practice MD in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601!

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

    • 1664437EXPPLAT

    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.

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