Location:Roaring Spring, PA
Roaring Spring is a charming small borough nestled in the scenic Blair County region of central Pennsylvania, offering a peaceful rural setting with easy access to the Altoona area. The region boasts beautiful natural landscapes and a close-knit community feel, making it an ideal location for providers seeking a rewarding locum experience away from the hustle of urban settings.
Facility:This is a community-based medical center serving the central Pennsylvania region with a 9-bed emergency department. The facility operates with a collaborative staffing model including physician, APP, and nursing coverage around the clock, along with robust support services including anesthesia, general surgery, laboratory, radiology, and orthopedic surgery available 24 hours a day.
Opportunity:Physician - Emergency Medicine
Job Details:- Locum Tenens coverage needed for multiple dates spanning October 2026 through June 2027
- Shifts available as both day (6am-6pm) and night (6pm-6am) coverage
- Provider staffing model consists of 1 Physician (6A-6P and 6P-6A) and 1 APP (11am-9pm) daily
- Nursing staffing includes 2 RNs around the clock plus a triage RN mid-day
- Additional support staff includes respiratory therapy, float RN, Nursing Supervisor, and Nurse Manager
- Patient encounters per shift vary; average daily census is 44
- Trauma Level 4 facility
- No Labor & Delivery department on-site; if delivery situation arises, provider should deliver and transfer to Conemaugh when stable
- Newborn deliveries may be received in the ED
- Must hold an active Pennsylvania medical license
- Board Certification in Emergency Medicine is required
- Credentialing timeframe is approximately 14 days
- Nearest airports are Pittsburgh or Latrobe; lodging recommendations are in the Altoona area
Compensation:Competitive hourly rates with weekly pay and malpractice included.
