Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: Somerset, PA Assignment Overview Specialty: Emergency MedicineBoard Certification: BC (ABEM, ABIM, or ABFM)

License: Active PA License or IMLC (in hand at submission)DEA: PA DEA requiredCertifications: ACLS, ATLS, PALS

Experience: Minimum 2 yearsMinimum Availability: 5 shifts/month (62.5 hours) Schedule & Coverage Shift: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM (Nocturnist) Full-Time Need: 125 hours/monthStart: July 2026 Temp Privileges: Available with active PA license and clean record Practice Setting Emergency Department (Non-trauma center) Annual Volume: 19,500 patientsDaily Census: 52 patientsAdmissions: 5 6 per day/nightPatients per Hour: 1.7 2.0Support Staff: One APP (mid-day shift)

Work Environment: Solo physician coverage overnightEMR: EpicUPMC 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 levelsPerform procedures including: IntubationsResuscitationsUltrasound-guided IVsLaceration repairsCardiac pacing and defibrillationManage critical cases such as: SepsisStrokeSTEMIInterpret X-rays independently overnightCollaborate with onsite consult services and ED staff Patient Population Adult: 90%Pediatric: 10% Why This Opportunity? Consistent nocturnist scheduleFlexible monthly commitmentStrong clinical autonomySupportive environment with balanced patient volumeTravel fully covered Contact Information Cheryl WeisenbergSenior Clinical Recruiter WPA Medicine Staffing, LLC