Locums – Hanover, Pennsylvania, Emergency Medicine Job
Job at a glance
Job description
Seeking a Board-Certified or Truly Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physician for ongoing locum tenens coverage at two locations.
Availability & Schedule-
Start Date: January 1, 2027
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Coverage Duration: Through July 2027
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Coverage Structure: 5 days on / 5 days off
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Minimum Availability: 2–3 days per week
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Coverage Need: Full-time equivalent coverage for Q1, with ongoing needs through July 2027.
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Shift Length: 9 hours, including a 1-hour overlap for shift transition.
Available Shifts:
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7:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.
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11:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m.
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3:00 p.m.–12:00 a.m.
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10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
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Board Status: Board Certified or Truly Board Eligible
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Accepted Boards: ABEM and/or AOBEM only
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State License: Active Pennsylvania medical license required to apply
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IMLC: Not accepted
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DEA: Not required
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Minimum Experience: 5 years
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Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
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CSR: Not required
Experience Requirements:
Candidates must meet one of the following:
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Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine with Emergency Medicine residency training; OR
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At least 5 years of full-time Emergency Medicine experience (4,000 hours), working in a department with an annual patient volume of at least 15,000.
Additionally, candidates must demonstrate evaluation and treatment of at least 1,000 emergency department cases within the past 2 years.
Clinical Responsibilities & Patient Volume-
Provide emergency medicine care for adult and pediatric patients.
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Evaluate and treat a variety of acute and emergent conditions.
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Perform procedures within the scope of Emergency Medicine practice.
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Work alongside APPs during most shifts.
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No resident supervision required.
Patient Population:
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92% adult patients
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4% pediatric patients
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Approximately 23% of patients are admitted.
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Approximately 20% of cases are low acuity.
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Average of 1–2 patient arrivals per hour.
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Annual patient volume: Approximately 31,000.
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Moderate sedation
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Central lines
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Bedside ultrasound
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Nasotracheal intubation
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Thoracentesis
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Chest tube placement
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Rapid sequence intubation
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Minor laceration repairs
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Splinting
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APP Support: 1–2 APPs per shift until 4:00 a.m.
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Overnight Coverage: Physician works independently from 4:00 a.m.–7:00 a.m.
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Physician Coverage: 1 physician per shift
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Solo Coverage: No, except during the final overnight hours.
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EMR: Epic
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Call: None
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Trauma Designation: No trauma center
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Residents: None
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Additional Specialty Support: Anesthesiology, ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, and cath lab services available. Tele-stroke services and ICU support also available.
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