What are the responsibilities and job description for the Locum Emergency Medicine Physician - Council Bluffs, IA position at AAS Healthcare Staffing?
We’re looking for an experienced Emergency Medicine physician to cover shifts in Council Bluffs, Iowa. This locum position offers flexible scheduling in a busy, collaborative ED with a moderate annual patient volume - ideal if you enjoy fast-paced clinical work with a supportive team.
Key details
- 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: ~22,000 patients
- EMR: Epic; dictation: Dragon; no scribes
Patient mix and acuity
- Discharge rate: ~77%
- Admission rate: ~14%
- Left before treatment complete: ~4%
- Observation: ~2.8%
- Transfers: ~2.5%
- Locums physicians will have limited trauma responsibilities
What you’ll do
- Provide comprehensive emergency care across a range of acuity
- Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients presenting to the ED
- Respond to codes and other emergent situations as needed
- Perform appropriate emergency procedures and interventions
- Collaborate closely with nurses, consultants, and the rest of the care team
- Complete accurate, timely documentation in Epic using Dragon
What we’re looking for
- Active Iowa medical license and DEA registration
- Current ACLS, BLS, PALS, and ATLS certifications
- Prior Emergency Medicine experience required
If you want a flexible locum opportunity in a well-run ED with a solid patient volume and a collaborative culture, this could be a great fit.