Emergency Medicine Physician | Locum Tenens | Central Pennsylvania

Emergency Medicine Physician Needed | Central Pennsylvania

Night Shift Coverage | April 2026 Start

WPA Medicine Staffing is seeking Emergency Medicine MDs/DOs for night shift coverage across multiple Emergency Departments in Central Pennsylvania, beginning April 27, 2026.

This opportunity is best suited for experienced EM physicians who are comfortable with full-scope emergency care, flexible scheduling, and night coverage in well-established community hospitals.

Assignment Overview

• Start Date: April 27, 2026

• Coverage Type: Night shift coverage

• Setting: Inpatient Emergency Departments

• Rate: $300/hour

• Travel Covered: Mileage, lodging, rental car & fuel, ground transportation, parking

• Candidates must be local enough to drive in

Site & Schedule Details

• Coverage across two Emergency Departments in the region

• One site features a higher-volume ED (~45K visits / 53 beds) with 10-hour shifts and variable start times

• The second site is a lower-volume ED (~19K visits / 27 beds) with 12-hour shifts

• Shifts include overnight coverage; candidates must be willing to work nights

• Occasional mid-level coverage times may be requested if needed

Clinical Scope

• Patient population ranges from pediatrics through geriatrics

• Acute, emergent, and trauma cases

• Full procedural scope including:

  • Intubations

  • Chest tubes

  • Central lines

  • Joint & fracture reductions

  • Joint aspirations

  • Laceration repair

  • I&D

  • Other procedures within the scope of an EM residency-trained physician

EMR

• Cerner (with transition to Epic underway)

Requirements

• Completed Emergency Medicine Residency

• Board Certified ABEM or Osteopathic EM (or truly Board Eligible)

• Stroke Certified

• Minimum 2 years Emergency Medicine experience

• ATLS / ACLS / BLS / PALS not required if board certification standards are met

• Willingness to work night shifts only

Why WPA Medicine Staffing

• Physician-owned and clinician-led

• Transparent scheduling and expectations

• Streamlined onboarding and credentialing

• Dedicated recruiter partnership

• Long-term relationships built on trust and fit

Interested?

For additional details or to discuss availability:

Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Recruiter
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