Emergency Medicine Physician

Emergency Medicine Physician

Join our dynamic team as an Emergency Medicine Physician in Sioux City, IA. This locum tenens position offers an opportunity to provide care in a Level II trauma center with ongoing coverage needs starting March 1, 2026.

Job Description

• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care for patients of all ages
• Manage acute and emergent conditions in a Level II trauma center
• Perform emergency procedures and coordinate admissions as required
• Collaborate with hospitalist medicine and consulting services
• Document all patient encounters accurately in Cerner EMR

Requirements

• Active state medical license, CDS, and DEA with Iowa address required
• Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents)
• Active DEA required
• ACLS, ATLS, and PALS certifications required
• Residency trained in the specialty certified in
• CME documentation and case logs from the past two years required

Benefits

• Daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours, differential applied
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered per locum agreement

Patient Information

• Patient demographics: All ages
• Patient volume/census: Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits
• Admissions: Yes
• Rounding: Included as part of emergency department coverage
• Phone consults: As required
• Case mix: Full-scope emergency medicine

Facility Information

• Number of beds in department: 484 licensed beds
• Trauma level: Level II
• EMR system: Cerner
• Office equipment available: Standard emergency department equipment
• Specialty backup available: Hospitalist medicine program
• Support staff available: 24-hour physician coverage and 30-hour NP/PA coverage
• Reason for coverage: Supplemental coverage

Privileges & Compliance

• Hospital privileges required: Yes
• Telehealth experience required: No
• In-person EMR training required: Yes, prior to first shift
• Privileges required prior to training: Yes