Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA (Hiring Immediately)

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About The Position
JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Altoona, PA (with coverage also in Everett)
• 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) - Everett 12-hour shifts (7a7p, 7p7a) COVERAGE DATES
• Starting 11/17/2025

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: Pediatrics through Geriatrics
• Patient Volume/Census: ~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 (AprNov, mid-size); $100/day (DecMar, 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 Altoona and Everett locations

EXPPLAT

About Adelphi Locums

Adelphi Locums, a brand of Adelphi Staffing, provides locum tenens staffing solutions for healthcare facilities across the U.S., connecting them with qualified physicians, advanced practitioners, and other medical professionals for temporary coverage needs.