Wapiti Medical Staffing
Emergency Medicine Physician
Wapiti Medical Staffing, Fort Madison, Iowa, United States, 52627
Wapiti Medical Staffing is seeking a physician (MD or DO) for Emergency Department coverage in Fort Madison, located in southeast Iowa near the Illinois and Missouri borders.
PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES / FACILITY DETAILS Physician (MD or DO) for PRN locum tenens ER coverage 12 hour shifts; main need right now is night shifts (8p-8a), with some day shifts possible APP double coverage from 10a-10 p Annual volume: 17K annual ED volume EMR: Cerner/Meditech Typical timeline for credentialing 6-8 weeks. PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS
Iowa medical license and DEA/CSA EM Boarded Residents are not accepted at this facility at this time Required life support certifications include ATLS, ACLS, and PALS (waived for ABEM/AOBEM physicians); must be AHA approved course Mandatory Reporters Training of dependent adult & child abuse (MRT) required Covid/Flu vaccinations required; exemptions may be requested
ABOUT FORT MADISON, IOWA
The city of Fort Madison (population 11,000) is located along the Mississippi River in the southeast corner of Iowa. Fort Madison is situated between small bluffs and one of the widest portions of the river. It was established around the site of the historic Fort Madison (), which was the first permanent U.S. military fortification on the Upper Mississippi. Fort Madison was the site of Black Hawk s first battle against U.S. troops, the only real War of 1812 battle fought west of the Mississippi. It was also the location of the first U.S. military cemetery in the upper Midwest.
This historic community is home to 18 different National Park Historic Places. Offering epic festivals and parties, such as Riverfest & The Tri-State Rodeo, Fort Madison also hosts wine walks, scenic byways & artisans. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy local bands at establishments like Sidelines & Vinnie s & they can stop to enjoy themselves at the Agritourism sites along Highway 2. Come eat, play & stay here in Fort Madison, the place where Iowa first began. Learn more at
PHYSICIAN RESPONSIBILITIES / FACILITY DETAILS Physician (MD or DO) for PRN locum tenens ER coverage 12 hour shifts; main need right now is night shifts (8p-8a), with some day shifts possible APP double coverage from 10a-10 p Annual volume: 17K annual ED volume EMR: Cerner/Meditech Typical timeline for credentialing 6-8 weeks. PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS
Iowa medical license and DEA/CSA EM Boarded Residents are not accepted at this facility at this time Required life support certifications include ATLS, ACLS, and PALS (waived for ABEM/AOBEM physicians); must be AHA approved course Mandatory Reporters Training of dependent adult & child abuse (MRT) required Covid/Flu vaccinations required; exemptions may be requested
ABOUT FORT MADISON, IOWA
The city of Fort Madison (population 11,000) is located along the Mississippi River in the southeast corner of Iowa. Fort Madison is situated between small bluffs and one of the widest portions of the river. It was established around the site of the historic Fort Madison (), which was the first permanent U.S. military fortification on the Upper Mississippi. Fort Madison was the site of Black Hawk s first battle against U.S. troops, the only real War of 1812 battle fought west of the Mississippi. It was also the location of the first U.S. military cemetery in the upper Midwest.
This historic community is home to 18 different National Park Historic Places. Offering epic festivals and parties, such as Riverfest & The Tri-State Rodeo, Fort Madison also hosts wine walks, scenic byways & artisans. Locals and visitors alike can enjoy local bands at establishments like Sidelines & Vinnie s & they can stop to enjoy themselves at the Agritourism sites along Highway 2. Come eat, play & stay here in Fort Madison, the place where Iowa first began. Learn more at