Emergency Medicine Opening in Sioux City, IA
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## Emergency Medicine Physician | Sioux City, IA Western Iowa — 90 Miles from Omaha, 150 Miles from Des Moines ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent hospital-employed position * Schedule: 12–15 ten-hour shifts per month — flexible scheduling managed locally with team-based shift trades * Autonomy: No call requirement — fully supported by all specialties with strong collaborative team environment * Setting: 30-bed Emergency Department with 4 trauma bays — Level III Trauma Center * H-1B cap exempt employer ## Practice Overview Seeking a BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physician to join an experienced, low-turnover team serving a 175,000-population region across Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota: * Annual ED volume: 41,000 visits — average 111 patients per day * Patient flow: 1.5–1.9 patients per hour * 40 hours of physician coverage and 27 hours of APP coverage daily * 24/7 hospitalist program for adult and pediatric inpatients * Well supported by all specialties except pediatric psychiatry, cardiothoracic surgery, and interventional neurology * State-of-the-art surgical center and 24/7 cardiovascular care on site * EMR: Epic — fully integrated system * Experienced team of physicians, APPs, and support staff with low turnover ## Compensation & Benefits * Competitive hourly rate plus RVU component * Attractive incentive package * Comprehensive Total Rewards package * Full health benefits * Generous CME allowance * Malpractice insurance * 401(k) with employer contributions * 457(b) retirement savings plan * Supportive, physician-driven culture ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine * Active Iowa medical license or ability to obtain — required * Eligible to work in the United States — H-1B cap exempt ## About the Community – Sioux City, Iowa * One of Iowa's largest and fastest-growing cities — regional hub for healthcare, education, food production, tourism, and retail * Highly affordable housing with a strong Midwestern community feel * Major regional events including Saturday in the Park music festival * Outdoor recreation at Cone Park, riverfront trails, and the Missouri River corridor * Award-winning Art Center and Sioux City Symphony * Family-friendly community with excellent schools and welcoming neighborhoods * Convenient access to Omaha and Des Moines for additional metro amenities * Sioux Gateway Airport offering regional connections