Emergency Medicine Physician

Locums; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel covered

Lodging covered

Malpractice insurance covered

Job summary

Locums in Council Bluffs, IA is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician to cover the ED on a locum tenens basis. Shifts include 6:30a-2:30p, 1:30p-10:30p, and 9:30p-6:30a with 4-12 shifts per month. The role supports inpatient/outpatient care, with inpatient privileges and EPIC EMR usage.

Support staff includes APPs (12-20 hours coverage). Credentialing timelines are about 60 days and travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance are covered.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine emergency department duties including evaluation and management of patients.
• Manage medical codes and resuscitations.
• Provide patient care in the ER setting, including admissions and transfers.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers (APPs) and support staff.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-69715
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Emergency Medicine
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Council Bluffs, IA
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
• Coverage Type: Clinical Only
• Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 630a-230p / 130p-1030p / 930p-630a
• 4-12 shifts per month
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental
• Travel, Lodging, Malpractice Insurance covered

PATIENT INFORMATION

• Average Daily Volume: Approx. 60 patients per day
• Annual Volume: 22,000
• 14% Admissions, 77% Discharges, 4% LBTC, 2.8% Observation, 2.5% Transfers

FACILITY INFORMATION

• EMR System: Epic
• Support Staff Available: APPs (12-20 hours coverage)

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
• Credentialing Timeline: 60 days

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform routine emergency department duties including evaluation and management of patients.
• Manage medical codes and resuscitations.
• Provide patient care in the ER setting, including admissions and transfers.
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers (APPs) and support staff.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for documentation and order entry.