Emergency Medicine Job in Iowa | $278/Hour | 35 Days Vacation | Low-Volume ED

Rediscover a more sustainable pace in Emergency Medicine without stepping away from meaningful clinical work. This full-time employed opportunity is with an independent, nonprofit community hospital where physicians can focus on practicing medicine in a close-knit environment rather than navigating the intensity of a large trauma center. The ED director specifically described the pace as “a breath of fresh air,” making this an appealing option for physicians ready for greater balance in their careers. You will still encounter chest pain, trauma stabilization, and acutely ill patients, but within a setting designed around manageable volume and strong clinical backup. The hospital is seeking another board-certified Emergency Medicine physician to strengthen a team that currently includes both Emergency Medicine and Family Medicine-trained physicians. With an immediate opening and an additional full-time position anticipated in summer 2027, this is an opportunity to become an important part of a community-based emergency program. 

Position, Compensation & Organization Highlights 

• $278/hour as a full-time W-2 hospital employee 
• 140 twelve-hour shifts annually, averaging approximately 12 per month 
• 35 vacation days per year, including the ability to request consecutive time off 
• $4,000 annual CME allowance 
• Certification, licensure, applicable dues and memberships covered 
• Approximately 8,884–9,000 ED visits annually 
• Physicians typically see just 12–16 patients per day 
• Generally low-acuity patient population with approximately 1–2 admissions on a typical day 
• APP coverage approximately 10 hours per day most days, focused on walk-in and lower-acuity patients 
• Dedicated nocturnist currently covers approximately 12–14 nights per month 
• 24/7 Internal Medicine/Hospitalist coverage 
• On-site lab and medical imaging/radiology 
• 4-bed ICU with multidisciplinary support 
• In-house Orthopedics, Urology and OB support, among other specialties 
• Iowa-verified Level IV Area Trauma Care Facility 
• Board-certified Emergency Medicine MD or DO preferred 

Small-Town Iowa Living 

Make your home in a close-knit Iowa community where hometown character is still part of everyday life. The area is centered around a traditional town square, creating the kind of setting where local businesses and community gathering places remain part of the fabric of the town. Bakeries add to its distinctive small-town atmosphere, while the annual Tulip Time Festival brings the community together around one of its signature traditions. Physicians coming from larger markets may especially appreciate the opportunity to trade congestion and big-city intensity for a quieter, more personal environment. The ED director described local patients as generally happy and nice, reflecting the welcoming character physicians can expect both inside and outside the hospital. Staff also take genuine pride in providing care to their community, offering physicians the chance to practice somewhere their work can feel personal and connected.

Community Highlights 

• Traditional hometown atmosphere 
• Community built around a central town square 
• Local bakeries and small-town character 
• Home to the annual Tulip Time Festival 
• Welcoming local patient population 
• Strong community pride in local healthcare