Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Altoona, PA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 12 Days
Start Date: ASAP
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Altoona, Pennsylvania, 16601!
We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Doctor for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in Pennsylvania. This position starts on Dec 1, 2025, and requires night shift coverage with 10- and 12-hour shifts. Candidates must be board certified or eligible in Emergency Medicine and have a minimum of 2 years of experience.
Job Details
- Location: Pennsylvania
- Start Date: Dec 1, 2025
- LOA: 12 weeks
- Provider Type Needed: Emergency Medicine
- Schedule: Night shifts required; 10-hour shifts (6a-4p, 8a-6p, 11a-9p, 1p-11p, 3p-1a, 5p-3a, or 9p-7a) and 12-hour shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a); must be willing to work any shift as needed
Responsibilities and Duties
- Perform emergency procedures, including intubations, chest tube placement, central line insertion, joint and fracture reductions, joint aspirations, laceration repair, and incision and drainage
- Provide acute care for a wide variety of emergency cases within the full scope of an emergency medicine residency-trained physician
- Deliver high-quality patient care in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes
Additional Information
- Active Pennsylvania state medical license required
- Board certified or truly board eligible in Emergency Medicine or Osteopathic Emergency Medicine (ABEM accepted)
- Must have completed an Emergency Medicine Residency
- Minimum of 2 years of Emergency Medicine experience required
- Stroke certification required
- ATLS, ACLS, BLS, and PALS not required if board certification requirements are met
- Only candidates willing to work night shifts should apply
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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