About this opportunity
Ascend Medical Staffing lists this Urgent Care Physician opportunity in dubuque, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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: Cell:
Fax:
Worksite address
dubuque, IA, 52001, US
Who can apply
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