Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Dubois, PA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Dubois, PA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Emergency Medicine • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: Multiple Locations, Pennsylvania • Service Setting: Hospital • Coverage Type: Clinical Only • Coverage Period: November 2026 – January 2027 (13 Weeks)• Clinical Shift Schedule: Variable Day, Swing, Night, and Weekend Shifts; generally 8–12 hours depending on facility • Number of Positions: 1• Minimum Coverage: 4–6 shifts per month, with blocked dates required for travelers COVERAGE DATES November 2026• November 12 – DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM • November 13 – Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • November 21 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • November 22 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • November 27 – Tyrone, 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • November 28 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • November 29 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • November 30 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Elk, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM December 2026• December 10 – Tyrone, 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; Tyrone, 8:30 PM–8:30 AM • December 13 – DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM • December 15 – Mon Valley, 10:00 AM–10:00 PM (APP shift as listed)• December 23 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • December 24 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • December 25 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • December 26 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • December 27 – Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (listed twice); DuBois, 6:00 AM–2:00 PM • December 31 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM January 2027• January 1 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM • January 2 – Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM • January 3 – State College, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • January 9 – Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • January 10 – Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • January 15 – Huntingdon, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM • January 16 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • January 17 – Elk, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • January 18 – Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • January 23 – Clearfield, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM (listed twice)• January 24 – Clearfield, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; DuBois, 2:00 PM–11:00 PM • January 31 – DuBois, 9:00 PM–6:00 AM PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: All ages, including neonates, infants, pediatrics, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics • Patient Volume/Census: Varies by facility; approximately 10–15 patients at Connellsville and Tyrone. Other facility-specific volumes were not provided. • Admissions: Emergency Department evaluation and treatment; inpatient admission responsibilities not specified • Rounding: Not specified • Phone Consults: Not specified • Case Mix: General Emergency Medicine, including codes, stroke alerts, rapid responses, and higher-acuity emergency cases depending on location FACILITY INFORMATION • Facility Type: Multi-site Hospital Emergency Department Float Pool • EMR System: Cerner • Office Equipment Available: Glidescope and bedside ultrasound available at Huntingdon • Specialty Backup: Varies by facility. Medical-surgical and ICU backup are available at certain locations, including support for intubations, central lines, and chest tubes. • Support Staff: Varies by facility. Some locations have multiple physicians and APPs, while others may have a single physician on shift. • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental locum coverage across multiple Penn Highlands emergency departments Facility Locations & Details Penn Highlands DuBois – DuBois, PA • 360-bed hospital • Newly built Emergency Department opened in April 2023• 44 ED rooms, including 4 trauma bays • Level II Trauma Center • Multiple physicians and APPs on shift • Neuro-trauma ICU available • ABEM certification required for this facility • Shift options: 6:00 AM–2:00 PM; 11:00 AM–9:00 PM; 2:00 PM–11:00 PM; 9:00 PM–6:00 AM Penn Highlands Mon Valley – Approximately 25 Miles Southeast of Pittsburgh, PA • 200-bed hospital • 20 ED rooms, including 2 trauma bays • Multiple physicians and APPs on shift • Medical-surgical and ICU backup available during night shifts, including support for intubations, central lines, and chest tubes • ABEM certification required for this facility • Weekday shifts: 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; 3:00 PM–11:00 PM; 11:00 PM–7:00 AM; 10:00 AM–8:00 PM • Weekend shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 7:00 PM–7:00 AM; 11:00 AM–9:00 PM Penn Highlands Connellsville – Approximately 50 Miles Southeast of Pittsburgh, PA • 25-bed Critical Access Hospital • Single physician on shift • Low-acuity setting • Average census: 10–15 patients • Physician responds to codes, stroke alerts, and medical-surgical rapid responses • Shift options: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 7:00 PM–7:00 AM Penn Highlands Tyrone – Central Pennsylvania • Approximately 10 miles south of Penn State University • 25-bed Critical Access Hospital • Single physician on shift • 12-hour or 24-hour shifts • Average census: 10–15 patients; generally low acuity • Approximately 10,000 annual ED visits • Physician responds to codes, stroke alerts, and medical-surgical rapid responses Penn Highlands Huntingdon – Approximately 35 Miles Southwest of State College, PA • 14 ED rooms • Approximately 12,000 annual ED visits • 12-hour shifts • APP support • Team-oriented work environment with supportive medical, administrative, and nursing leadership • Glidescope and bedside ultrasound available in the ED • Shift options: 8:30 AM–8:30 PM; 8:30 PM–8:30 AM • Facility description accepts Board Certified or Board Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians Penn Highlands Elk • 25-bed Critical Access Hospital • 12-hour shifts, generally 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • Multiple physicians and APPs on shift • Medical-surgical and ICU backup available during night shifts, including support for intubations, central lines, and chest tubes • ABEM certification required for this facility Penn Highlands Clearfield • 25-bed Critical Access Hospital • 12-hour shifts, generally 7:00 AM–7:00 PM • Multiple physicians and APPs on shift • Medical-surgical and ICU backup available during night shifts, including support for intubations, central lines, and chest tubes • ABEM certification required for this facility PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Temporary Privileges Available: Emergency privileges may be granted in approximately 30 days for candidates with a clean background • Credentialing Timeline: Approximately 60–90 days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Bill Rate: TBD • Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • No strict procedural requirements are specified across all locations. • Facility-dependent emergency procedures may include intubations, central lines, and chest tubes. • Codes, stroke alerts, and rapid responses may be part of the responsibilities at designated Critical Access Hospital locations. • Glidescope and bedside ultrasound are available at Huntingdon. JOB REQUIREMENTS • Licenses: Pennsylvania license or IMLC • Board: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine required - ABEM certification specifically required at DuBois, Mon Valley, Elk, and Clearfield. Huntingdon's facility description accepts BC/BE. • DEA • Certifications: BLS • Experience: Minimum 1 year • EMR Experience: Cerner required • Other Qualifications: - Must be willing to work at multiple Penn Highlands locations. - Must provide specific available dates when submitted. - Candidates should be thoroughly screened, with all pertinent information included. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate, diagnose, and treat emergency department patients across assigned Penn Highlands facilities. • Provide emergency medical care for patients of all ages, from neonates through geriatrics. • Manage emergency cases, including codes, stroke alerts, and rapid responses where assigned. • Perform or assist with facility-dependent emergency procedures and advanced interventions when required. • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, nursing staff, and medical-surgical or ICU teams as available at each location. • Stabilize higher-acuity patients and coordinate transfers to a higher level of care when clinically indicated. • Adapt to varying facility resources, patient volumes, staffing models, and shift lengths.