Primary Care/Family Medicine Physician -Join our clinical faculty team at the University of Iowa
Los Angeles, California, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-With OB
Degree Required Other MD/DO Residency/Fellowship/Externship
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Academic/Training Program Inpatient Outpatient
Location Iowa City, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship Yes

Job Description

Last Update: 11/20/24

The University of Iowa, Department of Family Medicine provides expert patient care and support to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including maternity care, in a safe, comfortable, and confidential setting. Our faculty received training at a variety of medical schools and postgraduate programs, bringing a rich diversity to our department. All the physicians are board certified, and the faculty includes individuals who have extensive experience, as practitioners and educators.

The UI Department of Family Medicine is seeking physicians for teaching and non-teaching opportunities to build their career within a thriving academic healthcare system. This is an excellent opportunity to practice a full range of primary care/family medicine, including outpatient, inpatient, and maternity care (operative or non-operative). Additionally, candidates are encouraged to participate in departmental scholarships and can explore both intramurally and extramurally funded research activities.

Faculty will practice in one of our clinics in and around Iowa City. We have immediate openings at the following clinics:

  • UI Health Care Iowa City, First Avenue
  • UI Health Care Coralville, Oakdale Drive
  • UI Health Care Iowa River Landing East
  • UI Health Care Muscatine, Mulberry Avenue

Opportunity highlights include:

  • Competitive salary plus incentives. Compensation increases with practice experience
  • Transition funds available
  • Departmental loan repayment program
  • Student loan forgiveness (PSLF)
  • Paid continuing medical education (CME)
  • Paid malpractice
  • Excellent benefit package that provides security for you and your family, including generous retirement options, low out of pocket healthcare insurance and industry leading vacation and sick leave

Job Responsibilities

Academic faculty responsibilities may include:
• Participating in team-based care approach.
• Serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating for effective patient outcomes.
• Active participation in the academic activities of the Department of Family Medicine and the Roy J. and
Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
• Supervising students, residents, and/or fellows, (where applicable).
• Providing developmental feedback to those under supervision, verbally and in writing.
• Preparing educational materials and, -leading, and/or attending academic lectures and professional development events.
• Research activities, although participation is not required for continued employment or promotion.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a medical school degree, (MD/DO or equivalent) and show successful
completion of an approved residency program in family medicine and fellowship (if applicable).
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain, or already hold, an active Iowa
medical license.
• Candidates must be board-certified in family medicine (or non-U.S. board equivalent) or be in the
certification process (pending completion of residency or fellowship).