Physician / Emergency Medicine / Pennsylvania / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
Altoona, PA, 16601, USA
- Healthcare
- Temporary
- Emergency Medicine Physician
- Locum Tenens
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens position requires an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide clinical care in the hospital emergency departments of Altoona and Everett, Pennsylvania, covering various shift schedules. The role involves managing acute and emergent trauma cases and performing procedures such as intubations, chest tubes, and laceration repairs while collaborating with support staff. Candidates must hold an active Pennsylvania medical license, be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine, and have at least two years of relevant experience.
JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett) 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: 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: 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 Ma




