Hospitalist Opening in Waterloo, IA
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## Daytime Hospitalist opening | Waterloo, IA Cedar Valley — Waterloo & Cedar Falls Metro Area ## Position Details * Full-time, permanent position * Setting: 204-bed community hospital — busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley * Schedule: 5 on/5 off — 12-hour day shifts (7:00a–7:00p) with occasional swing shifts (12:00p–12:00a) * Days, weekends, and holidays shared equally among the group * No night shifts * 12-bed ICU with intensivist — ICU coverage and procedures available but not required * TeleHospitalist service overnight and 7:00a–7:00p with local providers * EMR: Epic — fully integrated across clinics and hospitals * H-1B cap exempt — J-1 waiver sponsorship available ## Practice Overview Seeking a BE/BC Internal Medicine or Family Medicine Physician to join a well-established, growing 22-member hospitalist team (18 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners): * Admitting and rounding on medical/surgical patients 18 years and older — non-maternity * Average census: 15–18 patients per day * 2 medical floors, 1 cardiology floor, 1 surgical floor, and consult coverage in rehab and mental health * Dedicated admitters and dedicated hospitalist nursing staff * Blocked scheduling with excellent work/life balance and flexible scheduling * Excellent specialty support * Fully integrated system improving care coordination across clinics and hospitals * Recognized as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare (2022) * Named among America's Best Employers by State in Iowa by Forbes ## Compensation & Benefits * Shift-based compensation with performance incentive * Competitive compensation package * Attractive incentive package * Competitive Total Rewards benefits program * Generous time off and CME allowance * Malpractice insurance * Retirement contributions * Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness including free third-party loan restructuring and consolidation service * Dedicated provider resources to support work-life balance * Support and development opportunities ## Required Qualifications * MD or DO — Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine * Unrestricted Iowa medical license or ability to obtain * Current and unrestricted state and federal prescribing authority * Eligible to work in the United States — H-1B cap exempt * J-1 waiver sponsorship available ## About the Organization * Physician-led, nonprofit health care organization * Comprehensive services spanning primary care, walk-in care, and specialty care * Patient-centered vision with a physician-driven, one-team philosophy * Committed to improving outcomes, lowering readmissions, and reducing avoidable costs ## About the Community – Waterloo, Iowa * Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a vibrant metro area of 107,000+ residents proudly calling the Cedar Valley home * Two cities just minutes apart — each with its own unique history and attractions, yet sharing geography and regional pride * Easy access to the amenities of both cities — an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley * Affordable cost of living with a strong sense of community and Midwest charm