Locum Emergency Medicine Physician needed in Iowa
Job at a glance
Job description
Emergency Medicine Physician
An Emergency Medicine Physician is needed to support a full-time coverage need in a critical access hospital setting. The role includes in-house emergency coverage with low patient volume and inpatient responsibilities.
Schedule & Coverage:
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Minimum of 3 shifts per pay period
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Primary shift length: 24-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 AM); occasional 12-hour shifts
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In-house call with sleep room available
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Multiple open shifts available from February through March
Practice Setting:
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Critical Access Hospital
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3-bed Emergency Department and 20 inpatient beds
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Average ED volume: approximately 4 patients per day
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Average inpatient census: approximately 4 patients (observation, acute, and swing bed)
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Inpatient responsibilities included
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EMR: Epic (TogetherCare)
Staffing & Support:
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4 Advanced Practice Providers (no supervision required)
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Nursing support: 2 RNs
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Ancillary staff: 1 CNA per provider
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Medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services available
Clinical Responsibilities:
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Emergency department coverage
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Inpatient care management
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No outreach responsibilities
Requirements & Qualifications:
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Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) or Family/Internal Medicine with recent emergency medicine experience
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Active state medical license
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Clean malpractice and background history
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Current NPDB report required for submission