Emergency Medicine Physician
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Everett, PA, 15537, USA
Everett, PA, 15537, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine
- Physician
- Locum Tenens
An Emergency Medicine Physician provides direct clinical care to patients of all ages in hospital emergency departments, managing acute trauma and emergent medical conditions. The role requires performing emergency procedures such as intubations, chest tubes, and laceration repairs, with collaboration among physicians and advanced practice providers. This locum tenens position covers multiple shifts in Altoona and Everett, PA, requiring board certification and active licensure.
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
- Job Type: Locum Tenens
- Location: Altoona & Everett, PA
- 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) - Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a) 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) - Everett: 18,000 annually ( 51 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: Lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation. 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 ch




