MD/DO Emergency Medicine, Palmer - West Union, IA
Reported by 6 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- West Union, Iowa
- Schedule
- 6 to 24-hour shifts per month
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $355k – $400k
- Practice
- Rural hospital (Critical Access) · Critical Access Hospital with Level II Trauma Center support
6 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This rural emergency medicine position at a critical access hospital involves 6 to 24-hour shifts monthly and includes teaching and research opportunities in partnership with a university medical school. The role involves supervision of advanced practice clinicians and benefits from strong system support including a Level II Trauma Center and stroke/PCI programs.
What the posting highlights
- Care setting: Emergency Department, rural critical access hospital setting
- Patient population: Rural population near West Union, Iowa
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $355k – $400k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 6 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 6 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Gundersen Health System (WI/La Crosse)
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Rural hospital (Critical Access)
- Facility type
- Critical Access Hospital with Level II Trauma Center support
- Trauma level
- Level II Trauma Center (supporting)
- Patient population
- Rural population near West Union, Iowa
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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Questions to ask the employer
- What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- 6 to 24-hour shifts per month
- Shift type
- 12-24 hour shifts
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Emergency Department, rural critical access hospital setting
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 mo ago
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 80%
Full description
Emplify Health, based in La Crosse, Wisconsin, is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Emergency Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join our outstanding Emergency Medicine group in West Union, IA. This practice will be based in our Critical Access Emergency Department in West Union, Iowa. The position offers the opportunity to practice in a rural setting with strong system support and access to advanced specialty resources. Position Highlights 6 to 24-hour shifts per month constitutes full-time coverage in our rural locations Supported by a Level II Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center, and STEMI/PCI Program Medical management support for both ground and air emergency transport Excellent benefits, competitive salary, loan forgiveness, and relocation assistance Innovative academic environment in partnership with the University of Wisconsin Medical School Opportunity to enjoy the best of practicing in an academic medical center, including teaching and research, in addition to patient care About the Opportunity Creating the life, you want to lead is about more than technology and patient visits. It’s about joining a team that shares your passion, your vision, and your commitment. This role offers the chance to join a collaborative team committed to delivering high-quality emergency care close to home. You’ll work in an environment that values clinical excellence, teamwork, and community impact. About the Community West Union, Iowa is the kind of place where you can build a career and still feel connected to the community around you. It offers a welcoming small-town atmosphere, beautiful outdoor spaces, and a downtown that gives the town real character. For someone looking for meaningful work in a place that feels friendly, grounded, and easy to call home, West Union might be the place for you! Must have completed an accredited graduate medical training program and be board certified or eligible within the area of medicine stated. In addition, must have or be able to obtain a license to practice in our multi-state region with no restrictions or limitations. Medical staff in our system will supervise advanced practice clinicians. Medical staff may need to provide outreach service as part of their role in the system. Teaching students, residents, fellows or clinical staff is cornerstone to our Medical Education philosophy and an expectation of all medical staff. Primary Recruiter Melissa Heberlein Recruiter Email Address mmheberl@emplifyhealth.org We inspire your best life by relentlessly caring, learning and innovating. This is our purpose. Together with our values — belonging, respect, excellence, accountability, teamwork and humility — our pillars set our foundation and our future. Equal Opportunity Employer