Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Locum Opportunity

Start Date: July 1, 2026
Location: Somerset, PA

Assignment Overview

• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Board Certification: BC (ABEM, ABIM, or ABFM)
• License: Active PA License or IMLC (in hand at submission)
• DEA: PA DEA required
• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
• Experience: Minimum 2 years
• Minimum Availability: 5 shifts/month (62.5 hours)

Schedule & Coverage

• Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (Nocturnist)
  
• Full-Time Need: 125 hours/month
• Start: July 2026
• Temp Privileges: Available with active PA license and clean record

Practice Setting

• Emergency Department (Non-trauma center)
• Annual Volume: 19,500 patients
• Daily Census: 52 patients
• Admissions: 5 6 per day
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• Patients per Hour: 1.7 2.0
• Support Staff: One APP (mid-day shift)
• Work Environment: Solo physician coverage overnight
• EMR: Epic

UPMC emphasizes physician wellness with manageable patient volumes and strong support systems.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat a wide range of emergency cases across varying acuity levels
• Perform procedures including:
  • Intubations
  • Resuscitations
  • Ultrasound-guided IVs
  • Laceration repairs
  • Cardiac pacing and defibrillation
• Manage critical cases such as:
  • Sepsis
  • Stroke
  • STEMI
• Interpret X-rays independently overnight
• Collaborate with onsite consult services and ED staff

Patient Population

• Adult: 90%
• Pediatric: 10%

Why This Opportunity?

• Consistent nocturnist schedule
• Flexible monthly commitment
• Strong clinical autonomy
• Supportive environment with balanced patient volume
• Travel fully covered

Contact Information

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC