Faculty Director of Family Practice Residency

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

Family Medicine Residency Program Director (5-5-5)

MercyOne Northeast Iowa Waterloo, Iowa

Opportunity Overview

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Family Medicine physician to serve as Program Director for our ACGME-accredited Family Medicine Residency Program in Waterloo, Iowa.

This well-established and highly respected program, with more than 44 years of successful training, has transitioned from a 4-4-4 model and is now a 5-5-5 residency program. This is an outstanding opportunity for a visionary leader to guide continued growth, shape the future of graduate medical education, and work alongside a collaborative, experienced faculty team committed to excellence in teaching and patient care.

Position Highlights

• Lead and oversee a 5-5-5 Family Medicine Residency Program with seasoned core faculty
• Provide strategic leadership for continued program development and expansion
• Actively teach residents in the ambulatory clinical setting
• Oversee resident education, evaluations, and performance outcomes
• Inpatient medicine and OB involvement optional
• Office call 1:4, supported by nurse triage
• No hospital call
• Lead 1-4 program-wide quality improvement projects annually
• Deliver 10-12 didactic lectures per year across a variety of topics

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $300,000, or commensurate with experience
• $40,000 starting bonus
• $40,000 longevity bonus, paid after years 2, 3 and 4
• $15,000 moving allowance
• Employer-paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Shared-premium health insurance (three plan options)
• Dental and vision insurance (two plans each with employer-shared premiums)
• Employer-paid short-term disability; long-term disability available at minimal cost
• Two retirement plans: 403(b) and 457(b)
• $6,000 annual CME allowance
• Non-profit organization qualifying for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Candidate Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Minimum 3 years of clinical Family Medicine experience and/or service as core faculty in an ACGME-accredited Family Medicine residency program
• Inpatient and administrative experience preferred
• Must meet all pre-employment requirements, including EOE and drug screening

Community Highlights - Waterloo / Cedar Falls, Iowa

Enjoy an exceptional quality of life in a welcoming Midwest community with a combined population of approximately 120,000:

• Affordable cost of living and excellent schools
• Home to the University of Northern Iowa (Division I athletics)
• Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center with 300+ annual performances
• Highly ranked ACT and SAT school systems
• Year-round outdoor recreation: biking, hiking, camping, kayaking, skiing, and fishing
• Convenient driving distance to Des Moines, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.