A Facility in Iowa Is Looking for a Locum Tenens Emergency Medicine Physician
Hiring bonus: $1,000 — Weatherby Healthcare pays new hires who apply through this link. Terms are set by the agency.
- Agency
- Weatherby Healthcare
- Location
- West Des Moines, IA
- Job type
- Physician
- Profession
- Physician
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Oct 28, 2026
Typical pay
- Median hourly (Iowa)
- $142
- Median weekly (40 h)
- $5,677
- Median yearly
- $295,194
Weatherby Healthcare doesn't list the pay for this job. Physician jobs in Iowa pay a median of $142/hour; travel and locum contracts usually pay more because they add housing and travel stipends. Ask the recruiter for the exact rate when you apply.
Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Physician jobs in Iowa right now
- 41 open Physician jobs in Iowa from 3 agencies.
- Pay in these listings: $94.00 – $218/hour, median $157/hour.
- Typical Physician pay in Iowa: $142/hour ($295,194/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: GHR Healthcare ($157/hour across 5 jobs).
Job description
Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details.
- 7 - 10 shifts per month -- multiple shift times available
- 70 patients per day average -- up to 90 on busy days
- Adult patient population emergency medicine coverage
- Double coverage model in place
- APP shifts run daily -- includes observation unit coverage
- EMR: Epic
- ATLS certification required
- Level 2 trauma experience required -- Level 1 experience a plus
- Paid malpractice insurance; pre-paid travel and housing expenses
- Assignment details and time entry in online portal
- Competitive compensation
- 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant
- Charter member of NALTO
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