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Summary: Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency

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)

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.

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

To Apply or Learn More:

Contact Lori Landsgard at [email protected] or 319-272-7325.

Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency

MercyOne Northeast Iowa – Waterloo, IA

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible Family Medicine physician to join our team as Assistant Program Director for our long-standing, highly successful Family Medicine Residency Program in Waterloo, Iowa. For over 44 years, our program has produced outstanding Family Physicians who serve Northeast Iowa and beyond.

Position Highlights

Academic Leadership: Actively teach and mentor residents in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.

Inpatient Component:

- Supervise and educate residents on the Family Medicine inpatient service, including adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional).

- Oversee resident performance and education during inpatient rotations, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.

Outpatient Component:

- Supervise residents in continuity clinic and procedure clinic.

- Provide direct patient care in the clinic setting.

- Quality Improvement: Lead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.

Didactics: Deliver 10–12 lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.

Resident Advising: Serve as faculty advisor for approximately 5 residents.

Administrative Duties: Participate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.

Schedule

Typical Weekly Structure:

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

Call:

Office call only, 1:4 rotation with nurse triage support

No hospital call required

OB: Optional, based on candidate interest

Compensation & Benefits

Starting Salary: $260,000 or commensurate with experience

Bonuses:

$40,000 starting bonus

$40,000 longevity bonus after years 1, 2, and 3

$15,000 relocation allowance

CME: $5,000 annual allowance

Malpractice: Employer-paid, including tail coverage

Insurance:

Health: Shared premium, 3 plan options

Dental & Vision: 2 plans each, employer-shared premium

Employer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability

Retirement: 403B & 457B options

Loan Forgiveness: Non-profit organization, qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Community

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/Board Eligible in Family Medicine

Inpatient experience preferred

Commitment to resident education and academic excellence

EOE/drug screen required

To Apply or Learn More:

Contact Lori Landsgard at [email protected] or 319-272-7325.

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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran