Faculty Family Medicine-Physician-Waterloo-$80K in bonuses!

Trinity Health; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 234,000 - 286,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans (403B/457B)

PSLF eligibility

Relocation allowance

CME allowance

Malpractice tail coverage

Disability -- short-term

Disability -- optional long-term

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join as Assistant Program Director for its Family Medicine Residency in Waterloo, IA. The role emphasizes teaching, mentoring, and leading resident education in inpatient and outpatient settings, with OB optional involvement.

The position offers a robust leadership track, generous compensation, and a strong commitment to academic excellence within a mission-driven non-profit system.

Qualifications

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine.
• Prefer inpatient clinical experience.
• Strong commitment to resident education and academic excellence.
• EOE and drug screening required.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership by teaching and mentoring residents in inpatient adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional) and outpatient continuity and procedure clinics.
• Oversee resident performance during clinical rotations.
• Lead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.
• Deliver 10–12 didactic lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.
• Serve as faculty advisor to approximately 5 residents.
• Participate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Job description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Summary: Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency
Location: MercyOne Northeast Iowa – Waterloo, IA

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join as Assistant Program Director for its well-established Family Medicine Residency Program. This leadership role involves teaching, mentoring, and supervising residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with a focus on delivering high-quality, evidence-based care.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership by teaching and mentoring residents in inpatient adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional) and outpatient continuity and procedure clinics.
• Oversee resident performance during clinical rotations.
• Lead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.
• Deliver 10–12 didactic lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.
• Serve as faculty advisor to approximately 5 residents.
• Participate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.

Work Schedule

• 4 half-days inpatient teaching/service
• 2–3 half-days resident clinic supervision
• 1 half-day procedure clinic
• 1 half-day protected administrative time
• 1 half-day conferences
• Office call rotation (1:4) with nurse triage support; no hospital call required
• OB practice optional based on candidate interest

Compensation & Benefits

• Starting salary: $260,000+ (commensurate with experience)
• Bonuses: $40,000 starting bonus, $40,000 longevity bonuses over first 3 years, $15,000 relocation allowance
• $5,000 annual CME allowance
• Employer-paid malpractice including tail coverage
• Health, dental, vision insurance with shared premiums
• Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
• Retirement plans (403B & 457B)
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Health: Shared premium, 3 plan options
• Dental & Vision: 2 plans each, employer-shared premium
• Loan Forgiveness: Non-profit organization, qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Community Highlights

Waterloo/Cedar Falls area offers excellent schools, affordable living, vibrant university culture, rich arts and outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major Midwest cities.

Waterloo/Cedar Falls metro area population ~120,000

High quality of life: excellent schools, affordable living, and a vibrant university community (University of Northern Iowa)

Rich cultural scene: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Division I athletics, and numerous community events

Outstanding education: schools with top ACT/SAT scores

Abundant outdoor recreation: cycling, hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, skiing, and more

Centrally located: Easy drive to Des Moines, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago

Learn more: www.experiencewaterloo.com | www.cedarfallstourism.org

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
• Prefer inpatient clinical experience
• Strong commitment to resident education and academic excellence
• EOE and drug screening required

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.