The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Iowa Health System is Seeking Family Medicine Physician
Job at a glance
Job Description
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 physicians and educators. The Department Chair, Jeffrey D. Quinlan MD, who proudly served 28 years in the US Navy, welcomes and encourages transitioning military physicians to apply.
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 scholarship 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
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).
Desired Qualifications:
Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.