UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
The provider will work a hybrid of shifts in the Emergency Department and Clinical Decision Unit, managing a broad range of patient complaints. Responsibilities include evaluating, interpreting, and coordinating information to make critical patient care recommendations.
Overview UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for an Emergency Medicine Advanced Practice Provider to join our team in Sioux City, Iowa Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.
At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world.
Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare.
Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
UnityPoint Health - Sioux City provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Sioux City and the surrounding Siouxland area.
St.
Luke’s offers a full range of services and programs that includes a state-of-the-art surgical center, Siouxland’s premier birth center, 24/7 cardiovascular care, and Level III emergency department.
In addition, UnityPoint Health - Sioux City is also home to St.
Luke’s College which provides high-quality, health system-based education to individuals looking for careers in health care.
Experienced team of physicians, APPs and support staff with low turnover and excellent patient outcomes Full-time benefit-eligible, hospital employed opportunity ED is well-supported by specialists 24/7 hospitalist program responsible for admissions Flexible schedule managed locally - team trades amongst themselves St.
Luke’s Regional Medical Center serves 175,00 people in a three-state region of Iowa, Nebraska, and South Dakota Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination
6-hour shifts Monday – Friday (8a-2p) 0.9 FTE = 72 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks) Annual ED visit volume = 33,000 Average ED patients per day = 89 Average 1.2-1.6 patients per hour in ED 40 hours of physician coverage & 27 hours of APP coverage per day in ED Level 3 Trauma Center 22 bed ED + 12 bed clinical decision unit + 10 bed fast track + 2 trauma bays APP’s manage CDU with physician oversight Integral part of the Emergency Medicine team Ability to see broad range of patient complaints and practice to top of your license No call, good work/life balance Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate Board Certified Minimum of 1 year of postgraduate experience, preferrably in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice Eligible to work in the United States We Offer Competitive hourly rate A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in. Full benefits, generous CME allowance, malpractice insurance, 401K retirement with employer contributions and more A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve. Community Details Sioux City has grown to be one of Iowa’s largest cities – and its meteoric rise isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Sioux City is now one of northwest Iowa’s hubs for food production, healthcare, education, tourism and retail. Residents enjoy some of the most affordable housing in the nation, and there’s always something going on – whether it’s Saturday in the Park, one of the largest music festivals in the region, or any number of indoor and outdoor attractions such as Cone Park, the award-winning Art Center or the Sioux City Symphony. Whatever your tastes and whatever your career path, there’s something for everyone in Sioux City.
Candidates must be a Board Certified Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant with at least one year of postgraduate experience, preferably in Emergency Medicine or Critical Care. An unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa and federal authority to prescribe medications are required.
Market context
In Iowa, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand for primary and specialty care, especially in communities where access can be limited. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and alignment with the organization’s mission; this posting also lists a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original job description before applying.