Physician - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

We are actively seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a 60-day assignment starting Jul 1, 2026, in Pennsylvania. Our client is looking for a dedicated physician to manage a diverse patient caseload across emergency department shifts, performing critical surgical procedures like chest tube insertions and cricothyrotomies, and overseeing advanced practice providers. The role involves managing admissions and participating in code response efforts within a non-trauma setting, supporting facilities with significant annual patient volumes.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform essential surgical procedures, including chest tube insertions and cricothyrotomy.
• Manage a varying patient caseload, with typical ranges of 18-20 patients per shift at one location and 16-24 at another.
• Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) who operate independently.
• Handle patient admissions by utilizing ED Bridge orders.
• Lead code response efforts at one facility, collaborating with intensivists at another.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care within a non-trauma center environment.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Emergency Medicine required.
• EMR System: Sunrise Clinical Manager.

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.