Emergency Medicine Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
• Job Title: Emergency Medicine Physician
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Jefferson, IA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: Starting December 22, 2025 Open/Ongoing
• Clinical Shift Schedule: 7a 7p and 7p 7a daily

COVERAGE DATES
• Start Date: December 22, 2025
• End Date: Open/Ongoing

PATIENT INFORMATION
• Patient Demographics: Adult and pediatric emergency cases
• Patient Volume/Census: Approximately 3,000 annual visits (average 8 patients per day)
• Admissions: Yes
• Phone Consults: Yes, as required for patient transfers or specialty referrals
• Case Mix: General emergency medicine cases across all age groups

FACILITY INFORMATION
• Specialty Backup Available: Limited, no NPPA coverage
• Support Staff Available: Nursing and ancillary ED staff
• Reason for Coverage: Full-time vacancy

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Temporary Privileges Available: Yes, for clean files
• Credentialing Timeline: days
• Orientation: Conducted on-site as part of credentialing process

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
• Rate Structure: Daily overtime after 12 hours (based on differential); weekly overtime after 168 hours (based on fixed)
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
• General emergency medical evaluation and stabilization
• Management of trauma and acute medical conditions
• Airway management, intubation, and resuscitation procedures
• Coordination of transfers and consultation with specialty services

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Licenses: Active Iowa medical license
• Board: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine
• DEA: Active DEA Certification
• Certifications:
• EM-boarded physicians: No additional life certifications required
• FM/IM physicians: ACLS, ATLS, and PALS required and must be current
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred; prior community ED experience ideal
• Other Qualifications: Ability to work independently without NPPA coverage; flexibility for day and night shifts

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provide comprehensive emergency medical care to patients presenting to the ED
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a full spectrum of urgent and emergent medical conditions
• Perform and supervise emergency procedures as clinically indicated
• Communicate effectively with nursing and ancillary staff to ensure patient safety and efficient throughput
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
• Adhere to facility policies, safety standards, and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with hospital administration to ensure consistent coverage and high-quality patient outcomes