Emergency Medicine Physician | Top-Tier Earning Potential

Service Line: Emergency Medicine (EM)

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital | Sioux City, Iowa

Job Type: Full-Time | Part-Time | PRN

Recruiter: Maria Santiago | [Register to View] | [Register to View]

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital, in partnership with SCP Health, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join its high-acuity Emergency Department in Sioux City, Iowa.

This opportunity offers exposure to a Level III Trauma Center, strong specialty collaboration, advanced resources, and a collegial team environment within a large regional referral hospital.

Clinical & Program Details

• Patient Volume: 30,000 ED visits annually (50-65 patients daily on average)
• Specialties: Emergency Medicine
• Trauma Designation: Level II Trauma Center
• Coverage Model:
  • 24-hour physician coverage, 12-hour physician shifts
  • 30 hours/day NP/PA coverage
• Number of Beds: 484 licensed beds
• Acuity: Moderate to high
• EMR: Cerner
• Procedures: Full-scope emergency medicine procedures
• ICU: Comprehensive ICU services available
• Admissions/Transfers: Supported by robust inpatient and specialty services
• Fellowship/Residency: Emergency Medicine residency preferred
• Moonlighting: Available

Qualifications

• Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Licensure: Iowa medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Experience: Prior Emergency Department experience preferred
• Skills & Procedures: Broad emergency medicine skill set appropriate for a Level II trauma center
• Badges: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ability to obtain)

Facility & Clinical Details

About UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital

UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital is a not-for-profit, full-service hospital serving as a regional referral center for Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast Nebraska. The hospital provides comprehensive, high-quality care across a wide range of services, including emergency and trauma care, cardiac services, orthopedic care, stroke care, cancer care, and advanced surgical services. As the only Level III Trauma Center in the region, UnityPoint – St. Luke’s plays a critical role in delivering lifesaving care to the communities it serves.

Innovation & Growth

UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare delivery. The organization invests in advanced clinical technologies, evidence-based practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and support clinician success. Through a culture of innovation, UnityPoint – St. Luke’s continues to expand access to high-quality care while meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

Teamwork & Culture

The Emergency Department operates within a highly collaborative, team-based environment supported by strong nursing leadership, engaged hospital administration, and an integrated partnership with SCP Health. Physicians benefit from collegial collaboration with the Hospital Medicine program, also managed by SCP Health, allowing for seamless communication, operational efficiency, and a supportive clinical culture.

Services

UnityPoint – St. Luke’s Hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including:

• Emergency and Level II Trauma Care
• Cardiac and cardiovascular services
• Orthopedic services and joint replacement
• Stroke and neurological care
• Cancer care and oncology services
• Vascular surgery
• Advanced surgical services
• Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) services

Community Information

Sioux City, Iowa, known as the “All-American City,” is the fourth-largest city in the state and serves as the regional hub for business, healthcare, education, and industry across Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast Nebraska. The city offers a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a wide variety of cultural, recreational, and entertainment options. Sioux City is home to major community events, professional and semi-professional sports, and a vibrant arts scene. Conveniently located, Sioux City is 89 miles from Omaha, NE and 118 miles from Lincoln, NE, providing easy access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of [Register to View] major community events, professional and semi-professional sports, and a vibrant arts scene. Conveniently located,

Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to $561,600
• Job Status: Full-Time
• Benefits Eligibility: Comprehensive benefits package available
• Professional liability insurance with tail coverage
• Equitable scheduling patterns
• Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support
• Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, SCP Health believes clinicians should focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional patient care. SCP Health supports its physicians, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants with national resources, regional leadership, and evidence-based practices. This partnership allows clinicians to maintain autonomy, achieve work-life balance, and practice at the top of their license while delivering exceptional care to the communities they serve.

Together, we heal.