Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine PhysicianJob Type: Locum TenensLocation: Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett)Service Setting: Hospital Emergency DepartmentCoverage Type: Clinical OnlyCoverage Period: 11/17/2025 OngoingClinical Shift Schedule: - Altoona 10-hour shifts (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a) - Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a) COVERAGE DATESStarting 11/17/2025 PATIENT INFORMATION Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through GeriatricsPatient Volume/Census: 51,000 annually (avg. 137 per 24 hrs)Admissions: IncludedCase Mix: Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentations FACILITY INFORMATION No. of Beds in Department: 380Trauma Level: Level IIIEMR System: CernerOffice Equipment Available: Standard ED setupSpecialty Backup Available: AnesthesiaSupport Staff Available: Physicians and APPs (APP coverage 24 hours daily)Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy; provider leave PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full privilegesTemporary Privileges Available: Not specifiedCredentialing Timeline: 90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation. REQUIRED PROCEDURESIntubationsChest tubesCentral linesJoint and fracture reductionsJoint aspirationsLaceration repairIncision 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 requiredCertifications: CPR, Stroke Certified (ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS not required if BC/BE)Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency MedicineOther Qualifications: Completion of Emergency Medicine residency; must be willing to work night shifts DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Provide direct patient care in the Emergency DepartmentManage a wide range of acute and emergent cases across all agesPerform emergency procedures as requiredCollaborate with other physicians and APPs; sign off on APP chartsSupport both Altoona and Everett locations