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Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC, Everett, PA, United States

Duration: Full Time


JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Altoona & Everett, PA

• Service Setting: Hospital - Emergency Department

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 11/17/2025 - Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule:

- Altoona - 10-hour shifts (6a-4p, 8a-6p, 11a-9p, 1p-11p, 3p-1a, 5p-3a, 9p-7a)

- Everett- 12-hour shifts (7a-7p, 7p-7a)

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting 11/17/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through Geriatrics

• Patient Volume/Census:

- Altoona: 51,000 annually (avg. 137 per 24 hrs)

- Everett: 18,000 annually ( 51 per 24 hrs)

• Admissions: Included

• Case Mix: Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 380

• Trauma Level: Level III

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup

• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia

• Support Staff Available: Physicians and APPs (APP coverage 24 hours daily)

• Reason for Coverage: Turnover vacancy; provider leave



PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes - Full privileges

• Temporary Privileges Available: Not specified

• Credentialing Timeline: 90 days

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation.

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Intubations

• Chest tubes

• Central lines

• Joint and fracture reductions

• Joint aspirations

• Laceration repair

• Incision 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 required

• Certifications: CPR, Stroke Certified (ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS not required if BC/BE)

• Experience: Minimum 2 years in Emergency Medicine

• Other Qualifications: Completion of Emergency Medicine residency; must be willing to work night shifts

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct patient care in the Emergency Department

• Manage a wide range of acute and emergent cases across all ages

• Perform emergency procedures as required

• Collaborate with other physicians and APPs; sign off on APP ch