Locum Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Iowa

Seeking a board-certified physician to provide inpatient and emergency department coverage as the sole on-site provider. This role includes managing ED patients, caring for Med/Surg inpatients, and overseeing skilled care, supported by a small clinical team. The position requires comfort working independently in a rural hospital environment with low patient volumes and broad clinical responsibilities.

Dates / Schedule

• Temp privileges: Available

• Emergency privileges: Not available

• Setting: Inpatient + Emergency Department (no outreach, no telehealth)

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Job Details / Responsibilities

• Function as the sole provider covering both the Emergency Department and Med/Surg inpatient unit.

• Provide emergency care, inpatient management, and skilled care services.

• Work alongside 2 physicians, 1 APP, 2 RNs, and 1 paramedic (plus occasional CNA/NPN support).

• No APP supervision required.

• Use EPIC EMR for documentation.

• Access to on-site medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy.

• Utilize 2 exam rooms per provider.

• Typical volumes:

  • ED: ~3.6 patients per day

  • Med/Surg census: ~1.4 patients per day

• Travel reimbursement available with caps for flights, lodging, rental car, and mileage.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified — required

• Active Iowa medical license (IA) — required

• DEA and CSR — required

• Ability to function autonomously as the sole provider in ED and inpatient settings

• Experience in emergency and inpatient medicine

• Strong clinical decision-making and comfort in low-volume, rural hospital practice