Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician — Sioux City, IA (Inpatient, Open-Ended Coverage)

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Locum tenens opportunity in Sioux City, IA, providing inpatient emergency medicine coverage beginning January 19, 2026 with open‑ended assignment based on staffing needs.

Scope of practice

• Full‑scope emergency medicine for patients of all ages, including admissions, rounding as part of ED coverage, phone consults as needed, and physician‑level emergency procedures.

Schedule and coverage

• Clinical only; ongoing coverage starting 1/19/2026.
• Flexible scheduling required to meet departmental needs.

Facility and support

• Hospital ED with standard emergency equipment.
• Onsite physician and advanced practice provider backup, nursing, and ancillary staff.
• Assignment provided to supplement existing coverage.

Privileges, compliance, and training

• Active Iowa medical license required.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine; active DEA license required.
• ACLS required; additional facility‑specific certifications may be requested.
• Telehealth experience not required.

Compensation and logistics

• Daily overtime after 12 hours and weekly overtime after 168 hours with applicable differential.
• Callback rates per facility policy.
• Travel, lodging, and malpractice insurance covered per locum agreement.

Clinical responsibilities

• Assess and manage acute and emergent conditions, perform necessary ED procedures, coordinate admissions, collaborate with consult services and ED team, and document encounters in the facility EMR.

Experience

• Prior emergency department experience required.