Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Everett, PA (with coverage also at UPMC Altoona)

• Service Setting: Hospital Emergency Department

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: 11/17/2025 Ongoing

• Clinical Shift Schedule: Bedford 12-hour shifts (7a 7p, 7p 7a); occasional mid-level shift coverage as needed; Altoona shifts possible

COVERAGE DATES

• Starting 11/17/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through Geriatrics

• Patient Volume/Census: Bedford 18,000 annually ( 51 per 24 hrs)

• Admissions: Coordinated through Hospitalist and Specialty Groups

• Case Mix: Acute and emergent trauma; broad emergency presentations

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Standard ED setup

• Specialty Backup Available: Anesthesia

• Support Staff Available: Physicians and APPs (24 hrs physician coverage, 12 hrs APP coverage daily)

• Reason for Coverage: Candidate on leave; turnover vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Full privileges

• 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: ACLS, BLS, CPR, PALS, Stroke Certified (ATLS 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 APPs; sign off on APP charts

• Support both UPMC Bedford and UPMC Altoona locations

Permanent