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 (7a7p, 7p7a); occasional mid-level shift coverage as needed; Altoona shifts possibleCOVERAGE DATES Starting 11/17/2025PATIENT 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 presentationsFACILITY 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 vacancyPRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full privileges 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: 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 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 APPs; sign off on APP charts Support both UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona locations
