Job Description
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Everett, PA Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Shift Information: 4 days x 10 hours Start Date: ASAP About the Position JOB OVERVIEW Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Altoona & Everett, PA Service Setting: Hospital – Emergency Department Coverage Type: Clinical Only Coverage Period: 11/17/2025 – Ongoing Clinical Shift Schedule: Altoona – 10-hour shifts (6a–4p, 8a–6p, 11a–9p, 1p–11p, 3p–1a, 5p–3a, 9p–7a) Everett– 12-hour shifts (7a–7p, 7p–7a) 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) Everett: ~18,000 annually (~51 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 ch