Job Description

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: 51,000
• Bedford
• Average 24-hour volume: 137
• Average yearly volume: 45,000
• 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.

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