Physician / Family Practice / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Staffing, LLC
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Hospital Emergency Department
This locum tenens role is for an Emergency Medicine Physician providing clinical coverage at hospital emergency departments in Altoona and Bedford, Pennsylvania. The physician will manage acute and emergent cases across all age groups, perform emergency procedures, and collaborate with other medical staff. The position requires an active Pennsylvania medical license, board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, and willingness to work varied shift schedules including nights.
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




