This is Don Awbrey with Ascend Medical Staffing. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider serving in a Hybrid Hospitalist/EM role to cover a facility in Iowa later this month!
Locum Hospitalist Opportunity
Critical Access Hospital Iowa
Dates: January , 2026
Schedule: 24-hour shifts (12:00 PM 12:00 PM)
Call: 24/7 call coverage while on shift
Credentialing: Approximately 60 days
Setting: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital
Facility & Volume
- Average Daily Census: 4 6 medical patients
- ED Volume: 2,500 2,700 annually (6 8 encounters/day)
- Beds:
- Acute: 10
- Swing: 7
- ICU: None
Clinical Scope
- Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, Cellulitis, GI
- Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease (telemedicine)
- Ancillary Services: On-site lab and imaging
- EMR: Thrive Software with TruBridge
Workflow & Rounding
- Morning rounds begin between 7:00 8:00 AM
- Interdisciplinary rounds at 8:00 AM
- Weekly swing-bed rounding for transitions of care
- Overnight admissions (11:00 PM 6:00 AM) via transition orders
- High-acuity admissions require immediate bedside evaluation
Orientation & Travel
- Orientation: Weekday only, 4 hours
- Rate flat fee of $2400 for each 24 hour period.
- Travel: Hotel covered for first night; rental car or mileage provided
Provider Requirements
- Minimum 2 years autonomous hospitalist experience
- Must be comfortable with:
- Vent management
- Emergent intubations (logs required)
- Central lines
- Inpatient and ED procedures
- Clean malpractice history required
Don Awbrey
National Account Manager Ascend Medical Staffing
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