Physician / Emergency Medicine / Pennsylvania / Locum Tenens / Emergency Medicin
Adelphi Staffing, LLC, Altoona, PA, United States
Duration: Full Time
JOB OVERVIEW
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett)
Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 11/17/2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule:
- Altoona 10-hour shifts (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a)
- Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a)
COVERAGE DATES
Starting 11/17/2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 51,000 annually (avg. 137 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 charts
Support both Altoona and Everett locations
Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett)
Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department
Coverage Type: Clinical Only
Coverage Period: 11/17/2025 Ongoing
Clinical Shift Schedule:
- Altoona 10-hour shifts (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a)
- Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a)
COVERAGE DATES
Starting 11/17/2025
PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through Geriatrics
Patient Volume/Census: 51,000 annually (avg. 137 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 charts
Support both Altoona and Everett locations