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Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Locum Tenens Opportunity
Washington, Pennsylvania
An Emergency Medicine locum opportunity is available in Washington, PA, covering two affiliated emergency departments. This assignment offers a dynamic clinical environment with strong support staff and manageable patient volumes across both locations.
Assignment Overview Setting: Emergency Department (non-trauma centers)
Locations Covered: Main hospital: 52,000 annual visits (busy department)
Affiliated site: 18,000 annual visits (8 treatment rooms)
Patient Volume: 1.8 2.0 patients per hour
Main site: patients per shift
Affiliated site: patients per shift
Schedule: Flexible shifts (details provided upon request)
Clinical Responsibilities Evaluate and treat a wide range of emergency cases
Perform standard emergency procedures, including: Chest tubes
Cricothyrotomy
Other typical EM procedures
Enter admission orders (ED Bridge orders) as needed
Supervise APPs (minimal oversight; providers work independently)
Support & Staffing APP/Mid-level coverage available: 7:00 AM 7:00 PM
11:00 AM 11:00 PM
7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Hospitalist team on staff at both locations
Admissions handled with minimal ED provider involvement
Facility Highlights Main Site: High-volume, fast-paced emergency department
Affiliated Site: Lower census (average 8 patients/day), quieter setting with limited codes and rapid response events
Code coverage: Main site: Intensivist leads codes
Affiliated site: ED physician leads codes
Requirements Board Certified or Board Eligible
Non-Emergency Medicine boarded physicians must have: BLS, ACLS, ATLS, and PALS
Minimum 2 years of experience required
Pennsylvania license not required at time of application (will accept candidates needing to obtain licensure)
Experience with standard emergency procedures required
Contact Information Cheryl Weisenberg
Senior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC
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If you're an Emergency Medicine physician looking for a flexible locum opportunity with a mix of high-volume and lower-acuity settings, reach out today for more details!
Worksite address
washington, PA, 15301, US
Who can apply
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