Locum Emergency Medicine Night Coverage - 5 On/5 Off

We are seeking an Emergency Medicine Physician to provide locum tenens coverage in Pennsylvania. This is an opportunity offering sporadic coverage in Q4, followed by an ongoing 5-days-on/5-days-off schedule.

Physicians will provide emergency department coverage at two sites working alongside APP support and a fully staffed nursing team.

Overview

• Full-time or part-time
• No call responsibilities
• Approximately 2–4 shifts per week
• Nine-hour shifts with a one-hour overlap for transition
• Emergency room sees on average 1-2 patients arrive per hour
• 5 days on / 5 days off rotation
• 1–2 APPs per shift until 4:00 AM; physician works independently from 4:00–7:00 AM
• EMR: Epic

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and treat adult and pediatric emergency patients
• Perform moderate sedation and central line placement
• Perform bedside ultrasound
• Manage chest tubes, thoracentesis, and rapid sequence intubation
• Perform nasotracheal intubation, minor laceration repairs, and splinting
• Collaborate with available specialty services, including ENT, ophthalmology, general surgery, and cardiology
• Access to tele-stroke services, ICU, and pediatric inpatient services

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine
• Active Pennsylvania license required
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required
• Minimum 5 years EM experience if not EM trained