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