Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Altoona, PA
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location:

Altoona, 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, 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:
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 charts

Support both Altoona and Everett locations