Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) Locum Tenens Opportunity
Waynesburg, 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!
