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Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA

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Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location: Altoona, PA

Employer: Adelphi Locums

Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours

Start Date: ASAP

About the Position LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601!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

About Adelphi LocumsAdelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs. 1664437EXPPLAT