Emergency Medicine

Altoona, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Experience Required: 1Year

Posted on: 5 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage need

Start Date: As soon as credentialed

Openings: 1

Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search

Practice Setting:

Must be willing to cover shifts at Altoona PA and Bedford PA campuses
No vent management
Altoona

Average yearly volume: 51000

Bedford

Average 24-hour volume: 137
Average yearly volume: 45000

Level III trauma center

Schedule:

Part-time coverage
Must be willing to work nights

6:00a-4:00p
8:00a-6:00p
11:00a-9:00p
1:00p-11:00p
3:00p-1:00a
5:00p-3:00a
9:00p-7:00a

Patient Population: All ages

EMR: Cerner

Credentialing: 90-120 days

Requirements:

Active Pennsylvania licensure
Board certification
Stroke certified
Minimum 2-years Emergency Medicine experience or equivalent

Job Responsibilities (Generalized):

Diagnose and treat a wide range of system disorders in adults and potentially children (depending on the position)
Conduct comprehensive patient histories and physical examinations
Order and interpret diagnostic tests such as X-rays CT scans and blood tests
Perform procedures to diagnose and treat digestive conditions (depending on the scope of practice)
Develop and implement treatment plans
Manage chronic digestive conditions and provide ongoing patient care
Collaborate with other specialists when needed to ensure coordinated care
Maintain accurate and complete medical records for all patients
Stay current on the latest advancements in specialty through continuing education

Skills:

In-depth knowledge of specialty principles and practices including diagnosis treatment and prevention of diseases
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build rapport with patients and collaborate effectively with healthcare teams
Technical proficiency in performing procedures (if applicable)
Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to adapt to changing patent conditions
Time management and organizational skills to manage a patient workload effectively

Requirements

Education:

Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school
Residency training program in internal medicine accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or American Osteopathic Association (AOA)
Fellowship training in Emergency Medicine (may be preferred depending on the position)

Licenses & Certifications:

Board certification in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) or the AOA
Active and unrestricted medical license in Pennsylvania

Experience:

While specific requirements may vary most locum physician positions prefer candidates with at least one year of experience in a clinical setting relevant to their specialty

Benefits

Travel:

Only local/drive-in candidates are being considered at this time.

Please note that this position is offered as an independent contractor (1099) role and does not include the typical benefits associated with a W-2 employment such as health insurance retirement contributions or paid time off.

Required Skills:

emergency medicine physician locum tenens

Assignment Length: Ongoing coverage needStart Date: As soon as credentialed Openings: 1 Reason for Coverage: Long-term permanent search Practice Setting: Must be willing to cover shifts at Altoona PA and Bedford PA campusesNo vent managementAltoonaAverage yearly volume: 51000BedfordAverage 24-...