Emergency Medicine Physician
Updated 11/19/25
Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States
Physician
Emergency Medicine
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
JOB OVERVIEW
PATIENT INFORMATION
FACILITY INFORMATION
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
JOB REQUIREMENTS
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service