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Hospital Medicine PhysicianCedar Rapids IowaApplySave Job Jump To OverviewResponsibilitiesCultureCareer PathRewardsLeadership. Strategy. Purpose.
In hospital medicine clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey ensuring timely decisions coordinated treatment plans and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity compassion and a commitment to operational excellence. With a national footprint and decades of experience our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership data-driven performance and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact supported by systems that prioritize autonomy accountability and continuous improvement.
Job Details
Job Type PRN Job Level New Grads Experienced Shift Day Night Travel No
Job Description
Join A Dynamic Team as a PRN Hospital Medicine Physician at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. We believe in bringing better to our local community in Cedar Rapids - better care better collaboration and a deep commitment to the people we serve. Wed love to talk if youre looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.
Local Team Collaboration
Join our close-knit team of 14 physicians and 8 advanced practice providers at Mercy Medical Center. We have enjoyed our partnership with Mercy Medical Center since 2015 and are a trusted and consulted team on many hospital-wide initiatives. We value our collaboration with the nurses and specialists throughout the hospital. Patients are our top priority and we do a great job of always keeping that focus at the forefront.
Qualifications
Board-certified eligible in family or internal medicine All levels of experience are encouraged to apply This is a W2 PRN option Visa Sponsorship not available Flexible PRN scheduling Day and Night shifts available
Key Responsibilities
We welcome the challenge of managing various cases varying in acuity and complexity. Our critical care team manages all ICU patients on vents pressors and BiPap. Our team may have a patient or two in the ICU however they have lower acuity and are very manageable. If you are comfortable with procedures you can do them. However they are not required. We respond to codes and rapid alerts on our patients as well as if one is called and we are nearby. Our team is highly engaged in helping each other in any way we can.
Living and Working in Cedar Rapids
Many who come to Cedar Rapids are pleasantly surprised to find a highly diverse population base. This is mainly due to major employers such as Collins Aerospace and Transamerica. These world-renowned companies coupled with the University of Iowa located 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids contribute to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.
Rewards and Compensation
Salary range depends on shift worked and the number of shifts worked Malpractice and Tail Coverage provided
Our Values in Action
Uncompromising Care You deliver thoughtful evidence-based care across diverse inpatient populations. We support you with tools and workflows that enhance your clinical impact-because every patient deserves excellence.
Collaboration Youre part of a tightly integrated team of hospitalists who work in partnership with nurses specialists and case managers to ensure coordinated efficient care throughout the hospital stay.
Accountability You lead with intention-owning your role in shaping hospital strategy mentoring peers and driving performance across key metrics like length of stay readmissions and patient satisfaction.
Ingenuity & Empathy You bring steady leadership and innovative thinking to complex clinical and operational challenges balancing precision with compassion for patients families and your team.
Career Path
Practicing Single-site Leadership Multi-site Leadership
Practicing Single-site Leadership Step into leadership at the practice level as an Associate Medical Director or Medical Director. In these roles youll guide clinical teams collaborate with hospital partners and ensure operational and clinical excellence at a single site.
Multi-site Leadership Expand your impact by overseeing multiple practices as a System Medical Director Regional Medical Director or Regional Chief Medical Officer. These roles involve strategic leadership mentoring physician leaders and driving performance across a region.
Hear from Our Team
Mihir Patel MD MBA CPE Chief Executive Officer Hospital Medicine My job is to clear the path so local leaders can succeed. They know their hospitals better than anyone. Were here to give them the tools the data and the support - not to micromanage them.
Chia-Singh Yang MD Regional President Hospital Medicine I moved states for this role. I knew right away-after meeting the team-that this was the kind of environment where I could grow and be supported.
Sunny Pattar MD Medical Director Hospital Medicine Were proud of the impact were making. Its real its measurable and its felt in our communities.
Rewards
Medical Dental and Vision Insurance Health Savings Accounts HSA with Match & Flexible Spending Accounts FSA Wellness Programs Kaia Health Maven Real Appeal Short & Long-Term Disability 401K with company match Leadership Development Programs e.g. LEADCME Reimbursement Physician Mental Health Counseling Continuing Education & Professional Licensing Support
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