Emergency Medicine Physician

Position Highlights

• Ongoing locum coverage opportunity at a Critical Access Hospital
• Low-volume practice with a mix of Emergency Department and inpatient responsibilities
• In-house coverage with dedicated provider sleep room
• Flexible scheduling with recurring monthly coverage needs
• Work independently while supported by experienced nursing and ancillary staff

Schedule

• Average of three 24-hour shifts per month
• Standard shift: 24 hours (7:00 AM 7:00 AM)
• Occasional 12-hour shifts available
• In-house call coverage required
• Provider sleep room available during shifts

Clinical Responsibilities

• Provide Emergency Department coverage and inpatient medical management
• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients presenting to the Emergency Department
• Manage observation, acute care, and swing-bed patients
• Collaborate with nursing and support staff to deliver high-quality patient care
• Utilize TogetherCare (Epic) EMR for documentation and patient management
• Interpret diagnostic testing including laboratory and imaging studies
• Respond to urgent and emergent patient care needs

Patient Volume

• Average of 4 Emergency Department patients per day
• Average daily inpatient census of 4 patients
• Mix of observation, acute care, and swing-bed patients

Practice Environment

• Critical Access Hospital
• 3-bed Emergency Department
• 20-bed medical-surgical inpatient unit
• No outreach responsibilities
• No supervision of Advanced Practice Providers required

Support Staff

• 4 Advanced Practice Providers on staff
• 2 Registered Nurses supporting all services
• 1 CNA available for provider support
• Access to laboratory, pharmacy, and diagnostic imaging services

• Located in Dyersville, Iowa, a welcoming community in eastern Iowa with a population of approximately 4,300 residents
• Home to the famous Field of Dreams movie site
• Features attractions including the National Farm Toy Museum and the Basilica of St. Francis Xavier
• Offers a small-town lifestyle with easy access to larger metropolitan areas in eastern Iowa

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