Adelphi Locums
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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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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