Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Emergency Medicine in Sioux , IA

Doctor of Medicine | Emergency Medicine Location: Sioux City, IA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 36 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine MD in Sioux City, Iowa, 51101!

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician for a locum tenens assignment in Iowa. This opportunity starts on Mar 1, 2026, with a 36-day contract at a trauma center offering 24-hour physician coverage and 30-hour NP/PA support. Join a high-volume emergency department and provide vital care to a diverse patient population in a dynamic hospital setting.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Iowa
• Facility Type:
  Hospital, Trauma Center
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 1, 2026
• LOA: 36 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Emergency Medicine Physician
• Schedule:
  
  24-hour physician coverage; 30-hour NP/PA coverage; shift hours TBD

Responsibilities and Duties

• Provide emergency medical care in a 30,000 annual visit emergency department
• Deliver patient-centered services in a trauma setting
• Work collaboratively with physician assistants and nurse practitioners
• Manage acute care and trauma cases across all age groups
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation of clinical encounters

Additional Information

• Active Iowa medical license, CDS, and DEA required
• Board certified in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine, or Internal Medicine (or osteopathic equivalents)
• Must be residency trained and certified in specialty
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS), and Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) required
• Recent CME and case logs (past 2 years), plus copies of all diplomas required
• Up-to-date immunization records must be provided

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

* Travel the United States and see new places.

* Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.

* Set your own schedule.

* Earn more money than permanent providers.

* Experience new practice settings.

* Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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