Emergency Medicine Physician

External Job Description

Service Line: Emergency Medicine (EM)

Position Title: Emergency Medicine Physician

Location: Greene County Medical Center - Jefferson, Iowa

Job Type: Part-time

Recruiter: Megan Doher

Position Overview

Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. SCP Health, a physician-founded and physician-led organization, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join the Emergency Department at Greene County Medical Center, a UnityPoint Health affiliate, located in Jefferson, Iowa.

This opportunity offers a low-volume Emergency Department, 24-hour physician coverage, and the opportunity to practice broad-scope emergency medicine while providing inpatient rounding in a community-focused hospital setting.

Clinical & Program Details

Patient Volume: 4,000 ED visits annually

Average Daily Census: 4 patients

Specialties: Emergency Medicine

Coverage Model: 24-hour physician coverage

Inpatient Rounding: Physician required to round on inpatients

Facility Type: Community hospital

Acuity: Low

EMR: EPIC

Procedures: Standard emergency medicine procedures

Admissions/Transfers: Coordinated as appropriate

Qualifications

Education: MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Licensure: Iowa medical license (or ability to obtain)

Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine

Experience: Prior Emergency Department experience preferred

Clinical Skills: Broad emergency medicine skill set with comfort managing inpatient rounding responsibilities

Badges: BLS, ACLS (PALS preferred or ability to obtain)

Facility & Clinical Details

About Greene County Medical Center

Greene County Medical Center, a UnityPoint Health affiliate, has been caring for patients and area residents since 1937. The medical center is committed to meeting the evolving healthcare needs of the community through a dedicated team of healthcare professionals and the use of advanced technology. As a full-service hospital, Greene County Medical Center provides comprehensive care across a wide range of services.

Innovation & Growth

Greene County Medical Center is committed to advancing healthcare delivery through continuous innovation and thoughtful growth. As a UnityPoint Health affiliate, the organization leverages system-level resources while maintaining the flexibility and responsiveness of a community hospital. Ongoing investments in clinical technology, process improvement, and interdisciplinary collaboration support high-quality patient care and efficient workflows. The medical center fosters an environment where physicians are encouraged to contribute to service development, quality initiatives, and care model enhancements that meet the evolving needs of the community.

Teamwork & Culture

The Emergency Department operates in a close-knit, collaborative environment where physicians play an integral role in both emergency care and inpatient management. Providers work closely with nursing staff and hospital leadership to deliver personalized, high-quality care in a supportive community setting.

Services

Greene County Medical Center offers a broad spectrum of inpatient and outpatient services, including:

24/7 Emergency Care

Cardiac Services

Diabetes Management

Women's Health Services

Surgical Services

Diagnostic and Preventive Care

Benefits & Compensation

Part-Time PRN opportunities

Professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Equitable scheduling patterns

Dedicated SCP Health leadership and operational support

Why SCP Health

For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded and physician-led organization specializing in emergency, hospital, and critical care medicine, SCP Health supports clinicians with national resources, regional leadership, and evidence-based practices.

Our model empowers physicians to focus on delivering exceptional patient care while maintaining professional autonomy and work-life balance.

Together, we heal.