Emergency Medicine Locum Opportunity Iowa
Position Overview
A regional medical center in Iowa is seeking Board-Certified Emergency Medicine physicians to provide locum coverage in a busy Emergency Department. This opportunity offers flexible shift options within a teaching hospital environment supported by experienced physicians and advanced practice providers.
Compensation:
$310/hr
Assignment Details
Start Date: As soon as credentialed
Schedule
9-hour and 12-hour shifts available
No call required
Open shift coverage available
Peak patient volume occurs between 11:00 AM 11:00 PM
Current Open Shifts
July
July 7: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
July 10: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
July 11: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
July 12: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
July 12: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
July 27: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
August
August 3: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
August 4: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
August 5: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
August 6: 5:00 PM 2:00 AM
August 6: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
August 7: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
August 8: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
August 8: 7:00 PM 7:00 AM
Practice Setting
Emergency Department
Level III Trauma Center
Teaching Hospital
250-bed facility
Epic EMR
Clinical Responsibilities
Emergency Department coverage
Evaluation and treatment of acute medical conditions
Trauma assessment and stabilization
Supervision of Advanced Practice Providers
Participation in a teaching environment
Volume & Staffing
Approximately 33,000 annual ED visits
Average daily ED volume: 77 patients
Day coverage: 1 2 physicians plus 1 2 APPs
Night coverage: 1 physician
Transfer rate less than 3%
Qualifications
Required
Board Certified Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Board Certified Family Medicine
Active Iowa License or Active IMLC
Clean background history
Ability to obtain privileges quickly
Current ACLS and PALS certifications through AHA (waived for ABEM-boarded physicians)
ATLS required for trauma privileges
Additional Requirements
Providers with an active Iowa license should specify available July shifts.
Providers utilizing IMLC should specify available August shifts.
Credentialing team prefers providers with straightforward work histories to facilitate expedited privileging.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Flexible shift options
No call responsibilities
Epic EMR
Teaching hospital environment
Strong physician and APP support
Level III Trauma Center experience
Ongoing shift availability
