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 (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a)- Bedford 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a)COVERAGE DATES Starting 11/17/2025PATIENT 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 presentationsFACILITY 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 leavePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full privileges Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified Credentialing Timeline: 90 daysCOMPENSATION & 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 (AprNov, mid-size); $100/day (DecMar, 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 scopeJOB 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 shiftsDUTIES & 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
