Advanced Practice - Hospitalist position in: Fort Madison, IA
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APP – Hospitalist Opportunity Location: Fort Madison, IA • Full-time APP – Hospitalist opportunity in Fort Madison, IA • Join an established Hospitalist team in a supportive, collaborative environment • High degree of autonomy in practice with support from an onsite Internal Medicine physician • 7-on/7-off schedule with 168 shifts per year, providing two additional weeks off annually • Responsibilities include admissions, discharges, and rounding • Collaborate closely with nursing, social work, the Emergency Department, and other specialties • Strong team atmosphere with an emphasis on teamwork and camaraderie • Supportive administration with an open-door approach that values physician and APP input • Opportunity to provide high-quality care in a community-focused setting Compensation & Benefits • $154,000+ annual compensation • $15,000 commencement bonus • 168 shifts per year compared with the typical 182-shift schedule • Two additional weeks off per year • Full benefits package • Malpractice coverage • Fair rotation of shift coverage • Team-based compensation model Practice & Clinical Support • 380-bed independent and financially stable health system • One physician and one APP typically cover an average of 25–30 patients • 24/7 board-certified Emergency Medicine physicians provide ER coverage • No ICU coverage required • Procedures are optional • Emergency Department located nearby for easy access to admissions • Most specialties available for consultation and support • Diverse pathology in a community setting with limited local competition Community & Lifestyle • Family-friendly community with excellent public and private schools • Riverfront community with 11 parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation • Access to golf, tennis, swimming, and fitness facilities • Housing options ranging from gated communities and golf-course living to spacious acreage • Variety of local and national dining and retail options • Approximately one hour from Iowa City • Direct daily flights available to St. Louis and Chicago • Amtrak service to Chicago • Cost of living approximately 22% below the national average • Opportunity to enjoy a stable career while maintaining a strong work-life balance