Emergency Medicine Physician

Service Line:
Emergency Medicine (EM)

Position Title:

Emergency Medicine Physician

Location:

UnityPoint - St. Luke's Hospital Sioux City, Iowa Job Type: Full-Time Part-Time PRNRecruiter:
Maria Santiago

Position Overview Serve patients in moments that matter and be a part of the future of health care. UnityPoint - St. Luke's Hospital, in partnership with SCP Health, is seeking a dedicated Emergency Medicine Physician (MD/DO) to join its high-acuity Emergency Department in Sioux City, Iowa.

This opportunity offers exposure to a Level III Trauma Center, strong specialty collaboration, advanced resources, and a collegial team environment within a large regional referral hospital.

Clinical & Program Details Patient Volume: 30,000 ED visits annually (50-65 patients daily on average)
Specialties:
Emergency Medicine Trauma Designation:
Level II Trauma Center Coverage Model:24-hour physician coverage, 12-hour physician shifts
30 hours/day NP/PA coverage

Number of Beds: 484 licensed beds Acuity:
Moderate to high

EMR:
Cerner Procedures:
Full-scope emergency medicine procedures

ICU:
Comprehensive ICU services available

Admissions/Transfers:
Supported by robust inpatient and specialty services

Fellowship/Residency:
Emergency Medicine residency preferred

Moonlighting:
Available Qualifications Education : MD or DO from an accredited medical school

Licensure:
Iowa medical license (or ability to obtain)
Board Certification:
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Emergency Medicine, Family Medicine or Internal Medicine

Experience:

Prior Emergency Department experience preferred

Skills & Procedures:
Broad emergency medicine skill set appropriate for a Level II trauma center

Badges: BLS, ACLS, PALS (or ability to obtain)
Facility & Clinical Details About UnityPoint - St. Luke's Hospital Unity Point  - St. Luke's Hospital is a not-for-profit, full-service hospital serving as a regional referral center for Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast Nebraska. The hospital provides comprehensive, high-quality care across a wide range of services, including emergency and trauma care, cardiac services, orthopedic care, stroke care, cancer care, and advanced surgical services.

As the only Level III Trauma Center in the region, UnityPoint - St. Luke's plays a critical role in delivering lifesaving care to the communities it serves.

Innovation & Growth Unity Point  - St. Luke's Hospital is dedicated to continuous improvement and innovation in healthcare delivery. The organization invests in advanced clinical technologies, evidence-based practices, and interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and support clinician success. Through a culture of innovation, UnityPoint - St. Luke's continues to expand access to high-quality care while meeting the evolving needs of the communities it serves.

Teamwork & Culture The Emergency Department operates within a highly collaborative, team-based environment supported by strong nursing leadership, engaged hospital administration, and an integrated partnership with SCP Health. Physicians benefit from collegial collaboration with the Hospital Medicine program, also managed by SCP Health, allowing for seamless communication, operational efficiency, and a supportive clinical culture.

Services Unity Point  - St. Luke's Hospital offers a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services, including:

Emergency and Level II Trauma Care Cardiac and cardiovascular services

Orthopedic services and joint replacement

Stroke and neurological care Cancer care and oncology services

Vascular surgery

Advanced surgical services

Diagnostic imaging and laboratory services

Intensive Care Unit (ICU) services

Community Information Sioux City, Iowa, known as the "All-American City," is the fourth-largest city in the state and serves as the regional hub for business, healthcare, education, and industry across Northwest Iowa, Southeast South Dakota, and Northeast Nebraska. The city offers a low cost of living, excellent schools, and a wide variety of cultural, recreational, and entertainment options. Sioux City is home to major community events, professional and semi-professional sports, and a vibrant arts scene.

Conveniently located, Sioux City is 89 miles from Omaha, NE and 118 miles from Lincoln, NE, providing easy access to larger metropolitan areas while maintaining a high quality of life.to major community events, professional and semi-professional sports, and a vibrant arts scene. Conveniently located, Benefits & Compensation Competitive compensation package with earning potential up to $561,600

Job Status:
Full-Time Benefits Eligibility:
Comprehensive benefits package available

Professional liability insurance with tail coverage

Equitable scheduling patterns

Dedicated on-site and regional leadership support

Robust professional growth and leadership development opportunities

Why SCP Health For over 50 years, SCP Health has been serving patients in moments that matter. As a physician-founded…