Neurology Opening in Mason City, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Neurology
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Mason City, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
3/06/24
**Neurology Opening - Mason City, Iowa**
**Position Details**
- Full-time, permanent
- Join the team of 1 Neurologist and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
- Reason for opening: shortage of neurology physicians (1 currently)
- Small outpatient clinic about 6 patients per day
- Faculty opportunity also available
- Teaching opportunity for Internal Medicine and Family Medicine Residents and medical students
- Primary Stroke Center
- 2020 "Get with the Guidelines"- Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Award Recipient
- Inpatient/Outpatient split
- All surgical procedures available, except transplants; limited pediatrics; support OB, Cath Lab, and ED.
- Required neurology procedure: Brain Death exam
- Sub-specialty interest in EEG, EMG, Epilepsy, Sleep, MS, and Movement Disorders welcome in the context of general Neurology
- Participate in Grand Rounds
- Non-burdensome call - possibly unrestricted night call during that time (does not need to stay in house, but must be within 30 min response time)
- 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off (Sun-Sat), 10-hour days (potentially 8-hour days, but TBD)
- 2-4 new patient consults per day
- 6-8 patients total daily on average (new consults and follow-ups included)
- Take all neurology inpatient/ED/network consult requests
- Teaching expectation (will likely have IM/FM resident accompanying them)
- 50% over age 65; 32% age 45-64; 17% age 19-44 (Pediatrics is possible but very infrequent, most common consult diagnosis is seizures)
- 1 nursing support on staff
- Lab onsite
- X-ray on site
- EMR: Cerner
- Level III Trauma
- 8-10 weeks credentialing timeframe
- Physician support before, during, and after each procedure
**Compensation and Benefits:**
- Base salary 325K
- Sign on bonus: up to 100K
- 30K loan repayment/year
- 34 days off annually
- Premium paid health insurance
- Short- term and long-term disability
- Professional liability
- 4K for CME
- 34 days of time off, annually
- Employer sponsored professional liability insurance & tail insurance coverage
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage
- 403(b) retirement program with employer contribution and employer matching; Optional 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
- Cost of Living for area is 24% lower than national average
**About the Group**
- 346 Bed
- Conducts a Family Medicine Residency, Internal Medicine Residency, Cardiology Fellowship, Hospice and Palliative Medicine Fellowship, PGY1 Pharmacy Residency and a School of Radiologic Technology.
- Clinical training site for approximately 500 students from 127 different colleges enrolled in programs for medical laboratory, nursing, paramedic, rehabilitation, medical assistants, pastoral services, physicians and many other medical fields.
**About the Community:**
- Rich in history and heavy on charm, the north Iowa area offers big city excitement blended with small town hospitality.
- Some of the most diverse amenities and economic environments in the Midwest can be found here.
- The region serves as the commercial, industrial, retail, recreation and employment hub.
- The area benefits from a strong economy, built on a foundation of homegrown businesses and large international firms.
- Residents in the area adore the small-town atmosphere affordable housing and caring neighborhoods without sacrificing important assets.
- Theres no other place but here Mason City offers award-winning attractions, fabulous shopping, a progressive educational system and top-tier quality of life.
- Mason City is conveniently located only two hours from Minneapolis/St. Paul.
- The communities located within the area offer diverse, beautiful places to visit paired with engaging historical and cultural experiences.
- Home to last hotel designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, and the Rock Crest/Rock Glenn neighborhood, people from all around the world visit North Iowa for the blocks of unique architectural design.
- Embark on the adventure of a lifetime in north Iowa.
- Whether youre looking for thrill or relaxation, this area has it all.
- Spend the day on the lake with a short commute to Clear Lake, or enjoy the diverse, one-of-a-kind eateries.
- Commute times are short, prices are reasonable, and the people are friendly and welcoming.