Locum Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – Dyersville, IA
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Job description
Locum Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) – Dyersville, IA
Setting: 100% Inpatient / Emergency Department (Critical Access Hospital 24-hour in-house shifts)
Location: Dyersville, IA
Job Type: Locum Tenens (Ongoing Monthly Shifts)
Specialty: Emergency Medicine / Family Medicine / Internal Medicine (with EM Experience)
Shift Structure: 24-Hour In-House Shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM; occasional 12-hour shifts)
Monthly Cadence: Average of 3 Shifts per Month
EMR: EPIC (TogetherCare)
Why You’ll Love This Opportunity
Looking for a low-volume, low-stress Emergency Medicine locum opportunity where you can easily supplement your monthly income without burning out? Step into a welcoming 20-bed Critical Access Hospital in Dyersville, IA—famous as the home of the iconic Field of Dreams!
With an average of just 4 ED patients per day and 4 inpatients per day, a dedicated private provider sleep room for your 24-hour shifts, and zero APP supervision, this is one of the most relaxed, high-value rural EM assignments available.
Key Position Highlights & Perks
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Ultra-Low Patient Volume: Average just ~4 Emergency Department visits and ~4 inpatient/swing-bed patients per 24-hour shift.
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Private Provider Sleep Room: Dedicated on-site sleep quarters provided for restful downtime between patient encounters.
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Manageable Monthly Commitment: Average of just 3 shifts per month—ideal for supplementing your primary schedule.
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No APP Supervision: Focus solely on your own patients with zero supervisory burden over APPs.
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Full Ancillary Support: Supported by 2 RNs, 1 CNA, and full on-site laboratory, radiology/imaging, and pharmacy services.
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Modern Charting & Covered Travel: Integrated EPIC EMR plus covered lodging, rental car, and mileage expenses.
Clinical Responsibilities
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Provide 24-hour in-house Emergency Department and inpatient coverage (3 ED treatment rooms and a 20-bed medical-surgical/swing-bed unit).
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Manage acute emergency presentations, inpatient admissions/rounding (acute, observation, and swing-bed), and seamless care transitions.
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Collaborate closely with dedicated nursing and ancillary teams in a community-focused Critical Access setting.
Candidate Requirements
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Board Certification: Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM) OR Board Certified in Family Medicine / Internal Medicine with recent Emergency Medicine experience (Required).
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Licensure: Active, unrestricted Iowa State Medical License (Required).
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Travel Status: Drive-in candidates required (must be within driving distance; no flights) (Required).
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Availability: Able to commit to ongoing monthly shifts (~3 shifts/month average) (Required).
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Compliance: Clean malpractice/background history and a recent Self-Query NPDB Report pulled within 30 days of presentation (Required).
How to Apply
Low-volume, drive-in 24-hour EM shifts in Iowa fill quickly! To be submitted for immediate name clearance, please reply with:
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Updated CV (formatted with MM/YYYY dates and clear gap explanations)
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Active IA State Medical License verification
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Board Certification details (ABEM or FM/IM with recent EM experience)
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Confirmation of Drive-In status and number of shifts available per month
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Recent Self-Query NPDB Report (pulled within the last 30 days)