Emergency Medicine Physician

Company: WhiteCoat Locums
Location: Pittsburgh
Posted on: June 12, 2026

Job Description:

Facility near Pittsburgh, PA seeking EM locums coverage. Rates: $300/hr Opportunity Highlights

• Flexible & Full-Time Coverage: Seeking coverage for a minimum of 8-10 shifts per month, with a preference for blocked days. You must be willing to cover a mix of Day, Swing, Night, and Weekend shifts.

• Multi-Site Float Pool: You will float between several facilities

• EMR System: All facilities use Cerner.

• Support Structure: Staffing varies by site, with APPs present at most locations during day shifts, though some lower-acuity sites may have single physician coverage.

• Privileging: Credentialing takes days, but emergency privileges can be granted in 30 days as needed.

• Provide 24/7 emergency coverage based on assigned rotating shifts (12-hour shifts are common, e.g., 7a-7p, 9p-7a).
• Treat all age groups, from neonates through geriatrics.
• Perform necessary ED procedures, including running codes, managing stroke alerts, intubations, central lines, and chest tubes (depending on site acuity).
• Note: Candidates must be comfortable with the float nature of the role, covering a mix of high-acuity Level II Trauma coverage) and lower-acuity Critical Access coverage.

• Board Status: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine is highly preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of Emergency Department experience required.
• Licensure: An active Pennsylvania State License is highly preferred, but an IMLC is accepted.
• Certifications: BLS is required. DEA is required.

• The target start date is December 1, 2025. The contract length is 13 weeks.

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