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