Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Iowa
Job Reference ID: ORD-223470-MD-IA | Dates Needed: November 2026 – January 2027 | Shift Type: Day Shift; Night Shift | Assignment Type: Clinic | Call Required: No | Board Certification Required: Yes | Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
This facility operates as a teaching hospital and maintains a Level III Trauma Center designation, supporting a broad range of emergency medical services across day and night shift coverage periods. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR for clinical documentation and maintains established protocols and infrastructure to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods. Clinical resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery throughout the assignment.
About the Facility Location
This assignment is located in Iowa, home to a range of attractions and amenities suited to varied interests. The area is recognized as a destination for minor league sports, offering access to professional-affiliate teams across baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, as well as events such as NASCAR and INDYCAR races at Iowa Speedway and the Drake Relays. Additional attractions include the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Adventureland theme and water park, Blank Park Zoo, the Science Center of Iowa, and a nationally ranked Downtown Farmers' Market, complemented by diverse dining and shopping options.
About the Clinician's Workday
The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts, with coverage dates of November 2026 through January 2027. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups within a Level III Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment, maintaining accurate clinical documentation using the EPIC EMR system throughout each assigned shift. Peak shift volume occurs during the 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM period, and staffing is structured as 1–2 physicians covering day hours and 1 physician covering night hours. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment, and board certification is required.
Additional Job Details
- Case Load/PPD: average 77 patients per day