Physician / Emergency Medicine / 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
- Emergency Department
This locum tenens position seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide clinical coverage at hospital emergency departments in Altoona and Everett, Pennsylvania. The role involves managing acute and emergent trauma cases across all age groups and performing various emergency procedures such as intubations and chest tubes. Candidates must have board certification or eligibility in Emergency Medicine, an active Pennsylvania license, DEA certification, and at least two years of experience in the specialty.
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, 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
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