๐ฅ Locum Emergency Medicine Physician โ 24HR In-House Coverage | Low Volume ED + Inpatient | Iowa Travel Opportunity ๐
Job at a glance
Job description
Exciting locum tenens opportunity for a Board-Certified Emergency Medicine Physician seeking a balanced, low-volume practice setting. This role offers a unique combination of Emergency Department coverage and inpatient management within a supportive rural hospital environment.
With minimal daily ED volume and manageable inpatient census, this position is ideal for physicians who value quality patient interactions, clinical autonomy, and a steady 24-hour in-house schedule.
Job Responsibilities
โข Manage low-volume ED cases (average 4 patients per day)
โข Oversee inpatient admissions including observation and acute cases
โข Deliver in-house 24-hour coverage
โข Document patient encounters using EPIC EMR
โข Collaborate with nursing staff and advanced practice providers
โข Ensure high-quality, patient-centered care
Qualifications
โข Active Iowa Medical License
โข Clean malpractice and background history
โข Recent NPDB self-query
โข Strong emergency stabilization and inpatient management skills
Working Hours
โข Minimum 3 shifts per pay period
โข Occasional 12-hour shifts
โข Weekend coverage as needed
Skills
โข Inpatient rounding and admissions management
โข Independent clinical decision-making
โข Proficiency with EPIC EMR
โข Excellent communication and teamwork skills
โข Rural and critical access hospital experience preferred