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