Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Emergency Medicine in Council Bluffs, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine
Location: Council Bluffs, IA
Employer: AAS Locum Tenens
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

We are seeking a Locums Emergency Medicine Physician to provide coverage in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling in a busy emergency department with a moderate annual patient volume and a collaborative clinical environment.

Position Highlights

• Schedule: 4–12 shifts per month

• Shift Length: 8 hours

• Available Shifts:
  • 6:30 AM–2:30 PM

  • 1:30 PM–10:30 PM

  • 9:30 PM–6:30 AM

• Annual ED Volume: Approximately 22,000 patients

• EMR: Epic

• Dictation: Dragon

• Scribes: None

Patient Volume & Acuity

• Approximately 77% discharge rate

• Approximately 14% admission rate

• Approximately 4% left before treatment complete

• Approximately 2.8% observation

• Approximately 2.5% transfer

Responsibilities

• Provide routine emergency medicine care to patients of varying acuity

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the Emergency Department

• Respond to codes and other emergent situations

• Perform appropriate emergency procedures and interventions

• Collaborate with nursing staff, consultants, and other members of the healthcare team

• Locums physicians will have limited trauma responsibilities

• Complete accurate and timely documentation using Epic and Dragon

Requirements

• Active Iowa medical license

• Active DEA

• Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications

• Emergency Medicine experience required