Job Description

Hospitalist Physician at Sound Physicians summary:

The Hospitalist Physician at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids provides comprehensive inpatient care with a focus on patient-first treatment and collaborative teamwork. This role includes managing a variety of medical cases, responding to emergencies, and supporting ICU patients, with options for full-time hospitalist or nocturnist schedules. The position offers professional growth, competitive compensation, and extensive benefits in a culturally diverse community.

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. We d love to talk if you re looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

We are hiring for both a full-time Hospitalist and a full or part-time Nocturnist . A Nocturnist role requires working exclusively overnight shifts. Candidates must be comfortable with a nocturnal schedule and possess the ability to deliver exceptional patient care during nighttime hours.

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.
• We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.

At this time, we can only consider H1B visa candidates. Mercy is subject to Conrad 30 J1 Waiver eligibility, and Iowa has filled its 30 positions for 2025.

Scheduling:

• Scheduling is a team effort. While most shifts are days, everyone rotates mid-shifts monthly and takes minimal night shifts.
• Flexibility is key in a block schedule; this team supports it whenever possible.
• Full time hospitalist needed
• Full or Part-time nocturnist needed

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), equate to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.

Cedar Rapids -Centered Care:

Our guiding principle is patient-first care, which means we focus on the people of Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. You'll be part of a team that's making a real difference in the health of our neighbors.

Rewards and Benefits:

• Compensation: Market competitive compensation package including bonus incentives
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
  • 401k with matching contributions.
  • Paid malpractice, including tail coverage.

Keywords:

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