A community-based hospital in Hanover, Pennsylvania is seeking Emergency Medicine physicians for ongoing coverage beginning in October. This opportunity offers flexible block scheduling, travel and lodging coverage, strong nursing support, and the ability to work in a busy community emergency department without residents.
This position is ideal for Emergency Medicine physicians seeking recurring locum coverage with the flexibility to work multiple consecutive shifts while minimizing travel.
Opportunity Highlights
- Ongoing Emergency Medicine coverage opportunity
- Travel, lodging, and transportation covered
- Flexible block scheduling available
- Open to recurring monthly coverage
- EPIC EMR
- No residents
- Fully staffed nursing team
- Strong specialty support available
- Multiple shift options
- Long-term coverage potential through 2027
Practice Setting
Providers will work in a community emergency department with approximately 31,000 annual visits. The facility treats predominantly adult patients and offers access to specialty services including ICU support, general surgery, cardiology, ENT, ophthalmology, and tele-stroke services.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate and treat emergency department patients
- Perform medical screening examinations and emergency assessments
- Manage acute and critical care presentations
- Order and interpret diagnostic studies
- Perform emergency procedures as needed
- Coordinate admissions and specialty consultations
- Collaborate with APPs and nursing staff
- Document patient encounters within EPIC
Schedule
Available shifts include:
- 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM
- 11:00 AM - 8:00 PM
- 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM
- 10:00 PM - 7:00 AM
Additional Details:
- 9-hour shifts with overlap for patient handoff
- Coverage needs begin October 2026
- Approximately 2-4 shifts per week available in Q4
- Ongoing need through at least July 2027
- Opportunity for 5 days on / 5 days off scheduling beginning in Q1
Patient Volume & Support
- Approximately 31,000 annual visits
- Average 1-2 patient arrivals per hour during overnight shifts
- One physician per shift
- 1-2 APPs available until approximately 4:00 AM
- Fully staffed RN support
- No residency program
Procedures
Physicians should be comfortable performing:
- Rapid Sequence Intubation (RSI)
- Moderate Sedation
- Central Line Placement
- Chest Tube Placement
- Bedside Ultrasound
- Thoracentesis
- Nasotracheal Intubation
- Laceration Repair
- Splinting
- General Emergency Department procedures
Qualifications Required
- MD or DO
- ABEM or AOBEM Board Certified or Board Eligible
- Active Pennsylvania Medical License
- Active DEA Registration
- ACLS Certification
- Emergency Medicine residency training or qualifying Emergency Medicine experience
- Ability to provide case logs demonstrating recent Emergency Department activity
Preferred
- ATLS Certification
- PALS Certification
- Prior EPIC experience
- Availability for recurring shift blocks
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Travel and lodging fully covered
- Flexible scheduling options
- Opportunity to block shifts together and reduce travel frequency
- Community Emergency Department with strong support resources
- No residents
- Long-term ongoing coverage need
- EPIC EMR
- Strong physician and APP collaboration
- Consistent volume without trauma center responsibilities
Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Emergency Medicine physicians seeking flexible, ongoing locum coverage are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.
