Family Medicine Residency Faculty

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Family Medicine Physician

Our organization is on the lookout for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine Physician to become a part of our Residency Faculty. Candidates should have prior experience in teaching within a Residency or Medical Student environment. The selected faculty member will be responsible for delivering clinical services and supervising residents in various settings, including inpatient, outpatient, and obstetrics.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services in inpatient and outpatient environments.
• Supervise residents in both clinical and educational settings.
• Engage in obstetric care as part of the residency program.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Experience in teaching within a Residency or Medical Student context is essential.

About Our Family Medicine Residency

• Established in 1997.
• Comprises 7 full-time faculty members, including a Program Director with clinical responsibilities.
• Hosts 30 residents, including 6 in a Rural Track.
• Collaborates with a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC).
• Accredited in Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine.
• Offers an Integrated Medicine curriculum option.
• Handles approximately 5,000 inpatient visits annually.
• Manages around 14,000 outpatient visits each year.
• Conducts about 200 obstetric deliveries annually.
• Located at a Level Two Trauma Center.

About Our Organization

Our organization has a rich history dating back to 1893, evolving from modest beginnings into a comprehensive healthcare provider. We currently operate four not-for-profit, Catholic medical centers and two specialty hospitals, totaling 900 licensed beds:

• Medical Center in Des Moines
• Medical Center in West Des Moines
• Medical Center in Newton
• Medical Center in Centerville
• Children's Hospital
• Rehabilitation Hospital in Clive

With a workforce of over 6,000 and a medical staff exceeding 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, we are one of the largest employers in Iowa. Our organization also includes the Mercy College of Health Sciences and a partnership with Universal Health Services for behavioral health services. We have a longstanding commitment to graduate medical education, sponsoring residencies in Family Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, Internal Medicine, and a Cardiology Fellowship. Medical and Physician Assistant students benefit from yearlong core programs.

Living in Greater Des Moines

Greater Des Moines is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States, offering a low cost of living and a robust job market. Enjoy weekends at the acclaimed Downtown Farmers Market and leisurely afternoons in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The area boasts extensive trails for walking, running, and biking, with surrounding suburbs known for excellent schools and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few highlights of what Des Moines has to offer. This is a community where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a healthy work/life balance is attainable.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive base salary with performance bonuses.
• Sign-on bonus of $50,000.
• Eligibility for National Health Service Corps loan repayment.
• 403B retirement plan.

Join us in making a difference in the lives of our patients and community!