| Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Salary | $1,500–$2,000 |
Family Medicine Physician
$310K Base + Production|Central Iowa
Ames, Iowa
Desirable Practice Setting: Hospital-employed at Boone County Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Boone County since the early 1900s, with 2 ORs, 4 LDRs, 2 endoscopy suites, 7 ED rooms, and a helipad
Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule with a 4.5-day workweek option (4-day option available)
Collaborative Team Environment: Join 9 Family Medicine physicians and dedicated APP support, alongside General Surgery, Orthopedics, CRNAs, and Emergency Medicine colleagues
Optimal Patient Volume: Approximately 20-25 patients per day in clinic, with optional ER shifts available
Practice Scope: OB/C-section optional; procedures may include circumcisions, endoscopy, and stress testing
Manageable Call: 1:10 call rotation, with a 30-minute response requirement while on call
Modern Technology: EMR is Meditech Expanse with Dragon and AI Scribe support
Competitive Compensation: $310,000 base guarantee (or production, whichever is greater), with second-year earnings based on the higher of guarantee or production
Sign-On Bonus: $50,000 sign-on, plus $25,000 retention incentive after year one and an additional $25,000 retention incentive after year five
Relocation Assistance: $10,000 relocation allowance
Student Loan Repayment: Up to $240,000 over 5 years (Boone County residency required to qualify)
Professional Development: $5,800 CME allowance with 2 dedicated CME days, plus paid licensure, DEA, CSA, and required certifications
Additional Perks: $1,200 annual cell phone allowance; residency/fellowship stipend consideration of $1,500 to $2,000
Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, short/long-term disability, pension plan (IPERS), and an employee wellness program
Generous Time Off: 6 weeks PTO
Degree: MD or DO
Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine with Peds
Obstetrics: Optional
Licensure: Eligible for Iowa medical license
Experience: All experience levels welcome
Visa Sponsorship: Not available
Affordable Cost of Living: About 20% below the national average
Lifestyle: A welcoming, close-knit community with a diverse population and small-town charm
Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and the scenic High Trestle Trail offer year-round recreation
Safe and Comfortable Living: Low crime rates and a strong sense of community safety
Prime Location: Ideally situated between Des Moines and Ames, blending small-town living with big-city access
Airport Access: 45 minutes to Des Moines International Airport
Job Reference #: FP 26377