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WPA Medicine Staffing lists this Emergency Medicine Physician opportunity in somerset, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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 overnight
EMR: Epic
UPMC 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 IVs
Laceration repairs
Cardiac pacing and defibrillation
Manage critical cases such as:Sepsis
Stroke
STEMI
Interpret 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
Worksite address
somerset, PA, 15501, US
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