Otolaryngology Physician

Job Title: Locum Tenens Otolaryngologist (ENT)
Location: Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Board-Certified Otolaryngologist (ENT) for a locum tenens opportunity providing comprehensive ENT and facial trauma coverage. This role includes a mix of outpatient clinic, inpatient rounding, surgical procedures, and trauma call responsibilities across hospital and clinic settings.

Schedule & Coverage

• Estimated Shifts: 10 days per month
• Coverage Model:
  • 10 consecutive days per month (Saturday 7:00 AM following Tuesday 7:00 AM)
  • Optional alternative: Friday start (7:00 AM) through the following Monday
• Clinic & Rounding (Mon Fri): 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
• Call Coverage:
  • Weekdays: 4:30 PM 8:00 AM
  • Weekends: 24-hour call (8:00 AM 8:00 AM)

Practice Setting

• Outpatient clinic (Hollidaysburg office and one day/week in Bedford office)
• Inpatient rounding and consults at hospital
• Surgical cases in the OR
• Trauma call coverage

Responsibilities

• Provide full-spectrum otolaryngology care including:
  • Office-based patient visits ( 20 patients/day; mix of new and established)
  • Inpatient consults and rounding ( 2 weekdays/week)
  • Surgical procedures
  • Trauma and emergency airway management
• Perform required procedures including:
  • Tracheotomy
  • Oral maxillofacial and facial trauma repair
  • Facial plating and soft tissue repair
  • Mandible arch bars (minimal)
• Respond to in-house call within 30 minutes
• Independently manage patient care (solo provider coverage)

Trauma Coverage Details

• Weekend call typically involves:
  • 2 4 consults (commonly motor vehicle accident-related injuries)
  • Facial trauma management
  • Airway emergencies

Requirements

• Board Certified in Otolaryngology
• Active Pennsylvania Medical License (preferred)
• Pennsylvania DEA license
• ACLS and BLS certifications
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
• Ability to perform tracheotomy and facial trauma procedures
• Candidates with IMLC eligibility will be considered

Additional Information

• EMR System: Epic
• Call Type: In-house with 30-minute response time
• Work Environment: Independent (solo coverage)

Contact Information

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC