Emergency Medicine Physician

Sioux City, United States | Posted on 01/07/2026

• Open-ended assignment based on coverage needs

• Patient Demographics:
  All ages
• Patient Volume/Census:
  Approximately 30,000 annual ED visits
• Rounding:
  Included as part of emergency department coverage

• No. of Beds in Department: 484 licensed beds
• Specialty Backup Available:
  Hospitalist medicine program
• Support Staff Available: 24-hour physician coverage and 30-hour NP/PA coverage
• Reason for Coverage:
  Supplemental coverage

• In-Person EMR Training
  
  Required:
  
  Yes, prior to first shift
• Privileges Required Prior to Training:
  Yes

• Overtime:
  Daily OT after 12 hours and weekly OT after 168 hours, differential applied
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
  Covered per locum agreement

• Emergency department procedures appropriate for physician-level emergency medicine coverage

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

• 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