Emergency Medicine Physician

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 (6a 4p, 8a 6p, 11a 9p, 1p 11p, 3p 1a, 5p 3a, 9p 7a) - Bedford 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) • 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

Location: Altoona, Pennsylvania, US

Posted Date: 10/16/2025