JOB OVERVIEW :
- 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 : – 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.