Otolaryngology Physician

Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania - Locums ENT Opportunity

Clinical Role:

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• Locum tenens opportunity
• Estimated start: ASAP
• Ongoing need; schedule TBD
• Coverage need: 10 consecutive days per month
• Typical schedule example:
  • Saturday 7:00 AM - Tuesday 7:00 AM (following week)
  • Alternative: Friday 7:00 AM - Monday (following week)
• Monday-Friday:
  • 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM: clinic, rounding, consults, OR
  • 4:30 PM - 8:00 AM: call coverage
• Weekend coverage:
  • 24-hour call (8 AM - 8 AM)
• Facility: 400-bed hospital ( 300 beds in use), Level III Trauma Center
• Practice setting: hospital + outpatient clinics (Hollidaysburg + 1 day/week in Bedford)
• EMR: Epic
• Work independently; APP support typically available in clinic
• Call type: in-house; 30-minute response time
• Patient volume:
  • 20 outpatient visits per day
  • 3 consults per day
  • Weekend: 2-4 trauma/ER consults
• Patient mix: 70% adult / 30% pediatric

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Outpatient clinic visits
• Inpatient rounding and consults
• Surgical cases in the OR
• Trauma call coverage
• Emergency airway management

Typical Cases:

• Sinus disease
• Tonsils/adenoids
• Ear infections
• Thyroid disorders
• Vertigo
• Hearing loss
• Laryngeal lesions and voice disorders
• Epistaxis
• Cerumen removal
• Tracheostomy management

Procedures:

• Endoscopic sinus surgery
• Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy (T&A)
• Bilateral myringotomy tubes (BMT)
• Thyroidectomy
• Microlaryngoscopy with biopsy (MDL)
• Tracheostomy
• Septoplasty/turbinectomy
• Foreign body removal
• Nasal cautery

Trauma / Maxillofacial:

• Facial fracture repair
• ORIF of facial fractures
• Mandible arch bars
• Soft tissue repair
• Facial plating required

Volume:

• 12-15 surgeries per week during coverage
• 12-15 maxillofacial trauma cases annually

Requirements:

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in ENT
• Minimum 5 years of experience
• Active Pennsylvania medical license required
• IMLC candidates accepted (preference for active PA license)
• DEA, ACLS, BLS required
• Must be able to:
  • Perform tracheotomy
  • Manage oral/maxillofacial trauma and facial repairs
  • Work 10 consecutive days monthly (Saturday-Tuesday following week)

Credentialing:

• Standard hospital credentialing
• Reason for need: growth
• Audiology handled by separate consultants

Organization Information:

• 400-bed hospital (approx. 300 beds in use)
• Level III Trauma Center
• Established ENT service line with APP support

Area Information - Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania:

• Hollidaysburg is a historic small town in central Pennsylvania known for its charm and strong sense of community.
• It sits just outside Altoona, providing access to additional shopping, dining, and healthcare resources.
• The region offers easy access to outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and scenic views in the nearby Allegheny Mountains.
• Cost of living is low compared to larger metro areas, making it attractive for extended assignments.
• Convenient access to major highways allows travel to Pittsburgh in about two hours for big-city amenities.

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• A+ rated malpractice
• Weekly direct deposit
• 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
• Professional onboarding and credentialing
• Prepaid travel and lodging

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• Open communication
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