Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

• Job Type: Locum Tenens

• Location: Sioux City, IA

• Service Setting: Inpatient

• Coverage Type: Clinical Only

• Coverage Period: March 1, 2026 - Ongoing

COVERAGE DATES

• Ongoing coverage beginning March 1, 2026

• Open-ended assignment based on coverage needs

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Patient Demographics: All ages

• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits

• Admissions: Yes

• Rounding: Included as part of emergency department coverage

• Phone Consults: As required

• Case Mix: Full-scope emergency medicine

FACILITY INFORMATION

• No. of Beds in Department: 484 licensed beds

• Trauma Level: Level II

• EMR System: Cerner

• Office Equipment Available: Standard emergency department equipment

• Specialty Backup Available: Hospitalist medicine program

• Support Staff Available: 24-hour physician coverage and 30-hour NP/PA coverage

• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental coverage

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

• Telehealth Experience Required: No

• In-Person EMR Training Required: Yes, prior to first shift

• Privileges Required Prior to Training: Yes

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

• Overtime: Daily OT after 12 hours and weekly OT after 168 hours, differential applied

• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered per locum agreement

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

• Emergency department procedures appropriate for physician-level emergency medicine coverage

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Licenses: Active state medical license, CDS, and DEA with Iowa address required

• Board: Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents)

• DEA: Active DEA required

• Certifications: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required

• Experience: Residency trained in the specialty certified in

• Other Qualifications: CME documentation and case logs from the past two years required

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients of all ages

• Manage acute and emergent conditions in a Level II trauma center

• Perform emergency procedures and coordinate admissions as required

• Collaborate with hospitalist medicine and consulting services

• Document all patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR