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Adelphi Locums

Emergency Medicine Physician

Adelphi Locums, Altoona, Pennsylvania, us, 16603

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Emergency Medicine Physician – Locum Tenens Location:

Altoona, PA (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 (6a–4p, 8a–6p, 11a–9p, 1p–11p, 3p–1a, 5p–3a, 9p–7a)

Everett – 12‑hour shifts (7a–7p, 7p–7a)

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

Number 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: 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

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

Seniority Level Entry level

Employment Type Temporary

Job Function Health Care Provider

Industries Staffing and Recruiting

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