Urgent Care Physician Locum Tenens Opportunity Northeast Iowa Position Type:
Locum Tenens Practice Setting:
Multispecialty Group Location:
Dubuque, Iowa Start Date:
As early as December 1, 2025
Opportunity Overview:
Join a well-established multispecialty group in Northeast Iowa as a Locum Tenens Urgent Care Physician. This opportunity offers flexible scheduling, a diverse patient population, and a collaborative team environment. The department currently includes 3 physicians, with 2 additional providers joining in January 2026.
Schedule & Hours:
Urgent Care Hours:
Monday Friday:
7:00 AM 8:00
PM Saturday/Sunday/Holidays:
8:00 AM 5:00
PM Typical Shift Options:
7:00 AM 7:00 PM 8:00 AM 8:00 PM 2:00 PM 8:00
PM Weekend/Holiday:
8:00 AM 5:00
PM Expected Shifts:
3 5 shifts per week
Patient Volume:
6-hour shift: patients 12/13-hour shift: patients
Clinical Scope:
Treat patients of all ages for a wide range of urgent care needs, including but not limited to: Sprains, fractures, lacerations Eye and ear problems Respiratory infections, flu, fever Skin infections, rashes Abdominal and back pain Urinary symptoms Reproductive tract infections Headaches, animal bites, and more
Requirements:
Board Certification:
Family Medicine Licensure:
Active Iowa license highly preferred
IMLC LOQ
required if no active Iowa license
Certifications:
ACLS, PALS
preferred
EMR Experience:
Cerner Dress Code:
Business Casual or Scrubs Support & Orientation:
Orientation provided by department chair and physician partners Support services available onsite Charting time is included in daily shift expectations
Hospital Information:
Facility:
350-bed hospital located within 10 minutes of the clinic
Trauma Level:
II Privileges Required:
Full credentialing package including Iowa Statewide Universal Practitioner Application, references, certifications, licenses, DEA, NPI, health attestation, TB screening, and more
Travel & Lodging:
Locum firm will arrange housing and transportation Hotel options provided or subject to $100/night cap Flights and rental cars must be pre-approved within 30 days of assignment Nearest airports:
Dubuque, Cedar Rapids, Moline To Apply or Learn More:
Don Awbrey National Accounts Manager, Ascend Medical Staffing Direct: