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Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO)
Locum Opportunity Start Date: July 1, 2026
Location: Somerset, PA Assignment Overview Specialty: Emergency Medicine Board Certification: BC (ABEM, ABIM, or ABFM)License: Active PA License or IMLC (in hand at submission)DEA: PA DEA required
Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS
Experience: Minimum 2 years Minimum Availability: 5 shifts/month (62.5 hours) Schedule & Coverage Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (Nocturnist)Full-Time Need: 125 hours/month Start: July 2026 Temp Privileges: Available with active PA license and clean record Practice Setting Emergency Department (Non-trauma center)Annual Volume: 19,500 patients Daily Census: 52 patients Admissions: 5 6 per day/night Patients per Hour: 1.7 2.0 Support Staff: One APP (mid-day shift)
Work Environment: Solo physician coverage overnightEMR: EpicUPMC emphasizes physician wellness with manageable patient volumes and strong support systems.
Clinical Responsibilities: Evaluate and treat a wide range of emergency cases across varying acuity levels Perform procedures including: Intubations Resuscitations Ultrasound-guided IVsLaceration repairs Cardiac pacing and defibrillation Manage critical cases such as: Sepsis StrokeSTEMIInterpret X-rays independently overnight Collaborate with onsite consult services and ED staff Patient Population Adult: 90%Pediatric: 10% Why This Opportunity? Consistent nocturnist schedule Flexible monthly commitment Strong clinical autonomy Supportive environment with balanced patient volume Travel fully covered Contact Information Cheryl Weisenberg Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC

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Senior

Location

Somerset, PA

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Emergency Medicine Physicians

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