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 settings.
• Supervise residents during their training.
• 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.

About Our Family Medicine Residency

• Founded 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 per year.
• Located at a Level Two Trauma Center.

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.

Working Environment

Our organization has a rich history dating back to 1893, evolving from modest beginnings to a network of 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 over 6,000 employees and a medical staff exceeding 1,000 physicians and allied health professionals, we are among 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.

Community and Lifestyle

The Greater Des Moines area is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States, boasting 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 community offers extensive trails for walking, running, and biking, along with top-rated 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 of the attractions that make Des Moines vibrant. This is a place where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a healthy work/life balance is attainable.

Join us in a fulfilling career where you can make a difference while enjoying a rich community life.