Locum Tenens Physician - Emergency Medicine Needed in Pennsylvania

Our client in Pennsylvania seeks an Emergency Medicine Physician for a 12-day assignment focused on providing critical night and weekend coverage. This role involves working 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) and requires flexibility to cover various needs. The physician will perform a range of procedures including intubations, chest tubes, and laceration repair, while managing diverse patient cases from pediatric to geriatric across the full spectrum of acute to emergent/trauma situations.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform intubations, chest tubes, central lines, joint and fracture reductions, joint aspirations, and laceration repair.
• Conduct I and D and other procedures within the scope of an emergency medicine residency trained physician.
• Manage cases ranging from pediatric to adult and geriatric care.
• Treat patients across the full spectrum from acute to emergent/trauma.
• Provide coverage that includes night shifts and weekends.
• Work 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a) as needed.
• No vent management required.

Additional Information

• Board Certifications: Emergency Medicine
• EMR: Cerner
• Required Certifications: Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: No Call
• Patients per day: Approximately 51 per 24-hour period
• LOA: 12 days
• Staffing Mix: Work alongside an Advanced Practice Provider (APP) and sign off on APP charts; candidate may work solo.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities