Emergency Medicine Physician Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com seeks an Emergency Medicine physician for a locum tenens assignment in Iowa. The clinician will cover day and night shifts at a Level III trauma center during November 2026 through January 2027, evaluating and treating patients across all ages and documenting thoroughly in the EPIC EMR.

The position requires board certification in Emergency Medicine and no on-call duties. Working on-site in a teaching hospital setting offers varied clinical exposure and patient care

Qualifications

• Board certification in Emergency Medicine is required.
• Experience in emergency department coverage in a Level III Trauma Center preferred.
• Epic EMR documentation experience is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provide ED coverage during day and night shifts November 2026–January 2027.
• Evaluate and manage ED patients across all ages.
• Document using EPIC EMR during each shift.
• No call responsibilities.

Skills

Emergency Medicine

EPIC EMR

Education

Board Certification

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-223470-MD-IA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:November 2026 - January 2027
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:Clinic
• Call Required:No
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This facility operates as a teaching hospital and maintains a Level III Trauma Center designation, supporting a broad range of emergency medical services across day and night shift coverage periods. The facility utilizes EPIC EMR for clinical documentation and maintains established protocols and infrastructure to support locum tenens clinicians during assigned coverage periods. Clinical resources are in place to facilitate quality emergency care delivery throughout the assignment.

About the Facility Location

This assignment is located in Iowa, home to a range of attractions and amenities suited to varied interests. The area is recognized as a destination for minor league sports, offering access to professional-affiliate teams across baseball, hockey, football, and basketball, as well as events such as NASCAR and INDYCAR races at Iowa Speedway and the Drake Relays. Additional attractions include the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, Adventureland theme and water park, Blank Park Zoo, the Science Center of Iowa, and a nationally ranked Downtown Farmers' Market, complemented by diverse dining and shopping options.

About the Clinician's Workday

The Emergency Medicine Physician will provide locum tenens clinical coverage during day and night shifts, with coverage dates of November 2026 through January 2027. Clinicians will evaluate and manage emergency department presentations across all age groups within a Level III Trauma Center and teaching hospital environment, maintaining accurate clinical documentation using the EPIC EMR system throughout each assigned shift. Peak shift volume occurs during the 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM period, and staffing is structured as 1-2 Physicians covering day hours and 1 Physician covering night hours. No call responsibilities are associated with this assignment, and board certification is required.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:average 77 patients per day
• Support Staff:Number of Physicians: 1-2 Physician cover day hours. 1 Physician covers night hours.
• Location Type:On-Site
• Government:No
• Shift Times:Day shift and night shift; peak volume 11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
• CertificationsRequired:Board certification required