Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Sioux , IA

Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Sioux City, IA
Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine

Location:

Sioux City, IA

Employer:

Adelphi Locums

Pay:  Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)

Start Date:

ASAP

About the Position
JOB OVERVIEW

Job Title:

Emergency Medicine Physician

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location:

Sioux City, IA

Service Setting:
Inpatient

Coverage Type:
Clinical Only

Coverage Period:
March 1, 2026  Ongoing COVERAGE DATES

Ongoing coverage beginning March 1, 2026

Open-ended assignment based on coverage needs

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

No. 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

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Overtime:
Daily OT after 12 hours and weekly OT after 168 hours, differential applied

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered per locum agreement REQUIRED PROCEDURES

Emergency department procedures appropriate for physician-level emergency medicine coverage

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Licenses:
Active state medical license, CDS, and DEA with Iowa address required

Board:
Board Certified in ABEM, ABFM, or ABIM (or osteopathic equivalents)

DEA:
Active DEA required

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

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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