Faculty Family Medicine-Physician-Waterloo-$80K in bonuses!

About the role

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join as Assistant Program Director for its well-established Family Medicine Residency Program. This leadership role involves teaching, mentoring, and supervising residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care. The Waterloo/Cedar Falls area offers excellent schools, affordable living, vibrant university culture, rich arts and outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major Midwest cities.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership by teaching and mentoring residents in inpatient adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional) and outpatient continuity and procedure clinics.
• Oversee resident performance during clinical rotations.
• Lead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.
• Deliver 10–12 didactic lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.
• Serve as faculty advisor to approximately 5 residents.
• Participate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.

Schedule

• 4 half-days inpatient teaching/service
• 2–3 half-days resident clinic supervision
• 1 half-day procedure clinic
• 1 half-day protected administrative time
• 1 half-day conferences
• Office call rotation (1:4) with nurse triage support; no hospital call required
• OB practice optional based on candidate interest

Pay

• Starting salary: $260,000+ (commensurate with experience)
• Bonuses: $40,000 starting bonus, $40,000 longevity bonuses over first 3 years, $15,000 relocation allowance
• $5,000 annual CME allowance

Benefits

• Employer-paid malpractice including tail coverage
• Health, dental, vision insurance with shared premiums
• Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
• Retirement plans (403B & 457B)
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Prefer inpatient clinical experience
• Strong commitment to resident education and academic excellence