Locums Emergency Med Physician needed in IA
Austin, Texas, United States
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Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Emergency Medicine
Salary Up to $250.00 hourly
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Location Mason City, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 12/03/24

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide Emergency Department (ED) coverage
  • Work 9- and 12-hour shifts during day hours
  • Supervise Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) – 1-2 APPs during your shift
  • Average ED volume: 77 patients per day
  • Trauma Level: 3
  • No inpatient responsibilities
  • Teaching hospital: Opportunity to teach residents and medical students
  • Provide coverage during peak shifts (11 AM – 11 PM)
  • Transfer rate: Less than 3% of patients transferred out
  • EMR: Cerner Powerchart until June, then EPIC
  • Work with a team of 1-2 physicians during the day and 1 physician during night shifts

Required Qualifications:

  • Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM/AOBEM), Fellowship trained preferred
  • ACLS and PALS required through AHA (ACLS and PALS waived if ER boarded)
  • ATLS required for trauma privileges
  • Iowa state license required (accepts IMLC)
  • Clean background with no issues in the past 10 years
  • Must be available for night shifts
  • Faster privileging timeline (60-90 days)

Facility Overview:

  • Trauma Level 3 facility
  • 250 beds
  • Annual ED volume: 33,000 visits
  • Peak shifts: 11 AM – 11 PM