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Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also at UPMC Bedford)
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)
Bedford: 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)
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: Travel covered (lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation); malpractice covered
Lodging Cap: $175/night (non-preferred hotels)
Rental Car Cap: $75/day (Apr–Nov, mid-size); $100/day (Dec–Mar, mid-size 4WD SUV)
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 UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford locations
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Job Type: Locum Tenens
Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also at UPMC Bedford)
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)
Bedford: 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)
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: Travel covered (lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation); malpractice covered
Lodging Cap: $175/night (non-preferred hotels)
Rental Car Cap: $75/day (Apr–Nov, mid-size); $100/day (Dec–Mar, mid-size 4WD SUV)
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 UPMC Altoona and UPMC Bedford locations
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