Cardiac Internist- Mason City, Iowa

Job Description

Job Description

Exciting Opportunity for a Cardiac Internist

Our organization is seeking a dedicated Cardiac Internist to become a part of our Cardiology department. This role primarily involves providing support within the clinic to facilitate access and follow-up appointments for patients.

Opportunity Highlights

• Join a thriving team of 10 physicians, 10 fellows, and 7 nurse practitioners.
• Engage in a practice that encompasses inpatient, outpatient, and diagnostic services.
• Your schedule will consist of three weeks per month in the Heart Center clinic and one week on the hospital's CV Telemetry floor alongside the Cardiology team.
• The MercyOne Heart Center delivers a comprehensive array of cardiology services, including non-invasive, invasive, interventional, and electrophysiology, collaborating closely with cardiac and vascular surgery services.
• Train with our Cardiology fellowship program, which includes three residents annually and an interventional Cardiology Fellowship that accepts one fellow each year. Cardiac Internists are encouraged to apply for the fellowship.
• Explore outreach opportunities at one of our 10 critical access hospitals within our 14-county network.
• Our primary service area serves approximately 260,000 residents.
• Located at a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital.
• Recognized as a Level III Trauma Center, featuring a 24/7 staffed emergency department, hospitalist services, helicopter access, and advanced cath labs.
• Our team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, effective care for cardiovascular diseases and promoting overall health.

Position Details

• Base Salary: $300,000 per year
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $15,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes paid malpractice insurance and tail coverage.

About Our Organization

• A regional health system serving 14 counties, comprising our medical center, seven critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics in northern Iowa.
• A teaching hospital with Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs, as well as Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships.
• Our network serves a population of approximately 260,000.

Community Overview: Mason City, Iowa

• Population of around 30,000, making it the largest urban center in northern Iowa.
• Located two hours from both Minneapolis and Des Moines.
• Offers excellent educational institutions, both public and private, ranking in the top 15% nationally for academic achievement.
• Home to NIACC community college.
• A community rich in culture and history, famous for its connection to "The Music Man" and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel globally.
• Local amenities include Lime Creek Nature Center, an indoor ice arena, a fine arts museum, a performing arts theater, a regional orchestra, an aquatic center, a YMCA fitness center, a library, an 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
• The cost of living is approximately 24% lower than the national average.
• A safe, family-friendly environment with a short 5-10 minute commute to the clinic from anywhere in Mason City.
• A municipal airport providing daily direct flights to and from Chicago.
• Just 8 miles from Clear Lake, a resort community offering a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and skiing, along with award-winning beaches and year-round events.

Join us where your skills will be valued, and where physicians are esteemed members of the community. Experience a lifestyle that is truly exceptional.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school.
• Completion of a relevant residency program demonstrating competency as a physician; board certification or eligibility is required.
• Ability to obtain medical staff privileges at our facility.
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.
• Must hold or be eligible for a physician license in the State of Iowa, along with an Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and a Federal DEA Certificate.

Note: All offers are subject to successful completion of reference checks, background verification, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.