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About The Position
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 GeriatricsPatient Volume / Census : ~51,000 annually (avg. 137 per 24 hrs)Admissions : IncludedCase Mix : Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentationsFACILITY INFORMATION
No. of Beds in Department : 380Trauma Level : Level IIIEMR System : CernerOffice Equipment Available : Standard ED setupSpecialty Backup Available : AnesthesiaSupport Staff Available : Physicians and APPs (APP coverage 24 hours daily)Reason for Coverage : Turnover vacancy; provider leavePRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required : Yes Full privilegesTemporary Privileges Available : Not specifiedCredentialing Timeline : 90 daysCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance : Travel covered (lodging, mileage, parking, rental car & fuel, ground transportation); malpractice coveredLodging Cap : $175 / night (non-preferred hotels)Rental Car Cap : $75 / day (AprNov, mid-size); $100 / day (DecMar, mid-size 4WD SUV) REQUIRED PROCEDURESIntubationsChest tubesCentral linesJoint and fracture reductionsJoint aspirationsLaceration repairIncision and drainage (I&D)Other procedures within emergency medicine scopeJOB REQUIREMENTS
Licenses : Active Pennsylvania license (IMLC considered)Board : BC / BE in Emergency Medicine (ABEM accepted)DEA : Active DEA Certification requiredCertifications : CPR, Stroke Certified (ATLS, ACLS, BLS, PALS not required if BC / BE)Experience : Minimum 2 years in Emergency MedicineOther Qualifications : Completion of Emergency Medicine residency; must be willing to work night shiftsDUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide direct patient care in the Emergency DepartmentManage a wide range of acute and emergent cases across all agesPerform emergency procedures as requiredCollaborate with other physicians and APPs; sign off on APP chartsSupport both Altoona and Everett locations1664437EXPPLAT
About Adelphi Locums
Adelphi 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.