Locum Tenens Physician Assistant - Emergency Medicine
Altoona, PA
WhiteCoat Locums
Rotating
Referral Bonus

Facility in Altoona, PA seeking EM night PA-c locums coverage 

Rates: $130/hr

Position Details

• Coverage Schedule:

  • Primarily night shifts (7:00 PM–7:00 AM).

  • Occasional shifts: 7:00 AM–7:00 PM; 9:00 AM–9:00 PM.

  • 6 shifts/month required.

• Start Date: March 31, 2025.

• Duration: Ongoing; end date unknown.

• Shifts Per Day: 12-hour shifts; 1–2 patients/hour.

• Scope of Practice:

  • Focus on lower-acuity ED patients.

  • Minor procedures: I&Ds, laceration repairs.

  • Assist with administrative tasks: Radiology and lab result reviews.

  • Critical and STEMI/Stroke cases managed by attending physician.

Requirements

• License/Certifications:

  • Active Pennsylvania license required.

  • ACLS, BLS, PALS, and CPR (through AHA or Red Cross).

  • NIHSS certification required (must remain current annually).

• Education and Experience:

  • Minimum 2 years of Emergency Department experience.

  • At least 2 years of clinical experience in Emergency Medicine – Required.

  • EMTALA and Stroke CME education (mandatory).

• Candidate Profile:

  • Must be a PA (Physician Assistant); NPs are not eligible.

Facility Highlights

• Trauma Level: Level III.

• EMR: Cerner.

• Support Staff: Physicians always present during night shifts.

• Specialty On-Call Services:

  • Trauma, Neurology, Cardiology (cath lab), OB-GYN, Orthopedics, Plastics, CT Surgery, Intensivist, Nephrology, Neurosurgery, GI, Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Hospitalist, Vascular Surgery, and Crisis Counselors.

Job Responsibilities

• Adult vs. Pediatric Mix: 80% Adult, 20% Pediatric.

• Common Procedures:

  • Incision and Drainage (I&D), laceration repairs.

• Average Patient Load: ~1–2 patients/hour per provider.

Additional Requirements

• Credentialing: Full or temporary privileges available (90-day process).

• NIHSS, Stroke CME, and EMTALA certifications must be completed.

• Clean malpractice record preferred.

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

- 100% transparency