Physician​/Family Practice​/Pennsylvania​/Locum tenens​/Emergency Medicine Physician

Position: Physician / Family Practice / Pennsylvania / Locum tenens / Emergency Medicine Physician Job
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 (6a4p, 8a6p, 11a9p, 1p11p, 3p1a, 5p3a, 9p7a)- Bedford 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a)
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 Hospital Privileges

Required:

Yes 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