Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Locum Tenens Opportunity
Washington, Pennsylvania

An Emergency Medicine locum opportunity is available in Washington, PA, covering two affiliated emergency departments. This assignment offers a dynamic clinical environment with strong support staff and manageable patient volumes across both locations.

Assignment Overview

• Setting: Emergency Department (non-trauma centers)
• Locations Covered:
  • Main hospital: 52,000 annual visits (busy department)
  • Affiliated site: 18,000 annual visits (8 treatment rooms)
• Patient Volume:
  • 1.8 2.0 patients per hour
  • Main site: patients per shift
  • Affiliated site: patients per shift
• Schedule: Flexible shifts (details provided upon request)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat a wide range of emergency cases
• Perform standard emergency procedures, including:
  • Chest tubes
  • Cricothyrotomy
  • Other typical EM procedures
• Enter admission orders (ED Bridge orders) as needed
• Supervise APPs (minimal oversight; providers work independently)

Support & Staffing

• APP/Mid-level coverage available:
  • 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
  • 11:00 AM 11:00 PM
  • 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
• Hospitalist team on staff at both locations
• Admissions handled with minimal ED provider involvement

Facility Highlights

• Main Site: High-volume, fast-paced emergency department
• Affiliated Site: Lower census (average 8 patients/day), quieter setting with limited codes and rapid response events
• Code coverage:
  • Main site: Intensivist leads codes
  • Affiliated site: ED physician leads codes

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible
• Non-Emergency Medicine boarded physicians must have: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS
• Minimum 2 years of experience required
• Pennsylvania license not required at time of application (will accept candidates needing to obtain licensure)
• Experience with standard emergency procedures required

Contact Information

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC

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If you're an Emergency Medicine physician looking for a flexible locum opportunity with a mix of high-volume and lower-acuity settings, reach out today for more details!