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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
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