Emergency Medicine Physician

Summit Recruiting Group; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Waterloo, IA, is seeking an Emergency Medicine physician for a full-time position. The role involves working at two hospitals, providing comprehensive emergency care, and engaging with the community to enhance health outcomes. The position offers a stable work environment with a variety of shifts and a supportive team of experienced professionals.

Qualifications

• Evaluate and coordinate patient information.
• Work collaboratively to improve community health.
• Maintain excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, interpret, and coordinate patient information.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills.

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Job description

Emergency Medicine opening: Waterloo, IA

Position Details

• Full-time, permanent
• Hospital employee
• Primary practice at one hospital
• Option to pick up shifts at neighboring hospital
• Enjoy a variety of hours between two locations
• Stable group of experienced providers
• Specially trained nurses in providing emergency adult and pediatric care, trauma, and resuscitation
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR for care coordination

About the Hospital

204-bed not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. It is the busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley, providing most inpatient, outpatient, emergency, and cardiac care in the 10-county service area.

Primary Hospital Specifics

• Shift duration varies
• Staffing Model: Physician coverage 40 hours daily, APP coverage 36 hours daily
• Variety of shifts per day
• 204-bed hospital with access to all specialties
• 31-bed ED, Level 3 Trauma Center, 2 dedicated trauma rooms, 5-bed restricted access behavioral health area
• Designated primary stroke center
• Average 98 ED visits daily, 36,000 annually

Second Hospital Specifics

• Shift duration: 12 hours
• Staffing Model: Physician coverage 24 hours daily, APP coverage 24 hours daily
• 49-bed hospital, 15-bed ED, Level 4 Trauma Center
• Average 47 ED visits daily, 1.2 patients per hour
• Hospital-based ambulance service
• On-call specialties include Surgery, Orthopedics, and Podiatry
• RT available 24/7
• New hospital building project expected to complete in Spring 2022

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, interpret, and coordinate patient information to make informed decisions and recommendations
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to improve community health
• Maintain excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Apply analytical and problem-solving skills effectively

Community Details

Waterloo and Cedar Falls form a metro area of over 107,000 residents, sharing regional pride and unique attractions. Both cities are close, offering easy access to amenities and cultural activities. Marshalltown, centrally located in Iowa, offers a rich cultural scene, diverse dining options, and a strong tradition of volunteerism and community collaboration.