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Job description
Employment Type:
nFull time
nShift:
nDescription:
nSummary: Assistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency
nLocation: MercyOne Northeast Iowa – Waterloo, IA
nMercyOne 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.
nKey Responsibilities:
nProvide academic leadership by teaching and mentoring residents in inpatient adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional) and outpatient continuity and procedure clinics.
nOversee resident performance during clinical rotations.
nLead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.
nDeliver 10–12 didactic lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.
nServe as faculty advisor to approximately 5 residents.
nParticipate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.
nWork Schedule:
n4 half-days inpatient teaching/service
n2–3 half-days resident clinic supervision
n1 half-day procedure clinic
n1 half-day protected administrative time
n1 half-day conferences
nOffice call rotation (1:4) with nurse triage support; no hospital call required
nOB practice optional based on candidate interest
nCompensation & Benefits:
nStarting salary: $260,000+ (commensurate with experience)
nBonuses: $40,000 starting bonus, $40,000 longevity bonuses over first 3 years, $15,000 relocation allowance
n$5,000 annual CME allowance
nEmployer-paid malpractice including tail coverage
nHealth, dental, vision insurance with shared premiums
nEmployer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
nRetirement plans (403B & 457B)
nEligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
nCommunity Highlights:
nWaterloo/Cedar Falls area offers excellent schools, affordable living, vibrant university culture, rich arts and outdoor recreational opportunities, and convenient access to major Midwest cities.
nCandidate Requirements:
nBoard Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine
nPrefer inpatient clinical experience
nStrong commitment to resident education and academic excellence
nEOE and drug screening required
nTo Apply or Learn More:
nContact Lori Landsgard at or .
nAssistant Program Director, Family Medicine Residency
nMercyOne Northeast Iowa – Waterloo, IA
nMercyOne 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.
nPosition Highlights
nAcademic Leadership: Actively teach and mentor residents in both inpatient and outpatient clinical settings.
nInpatient Component:
nnnSupervise and educate residents on the Family Medicine inpatient service, including adult medicine and newborn care (OB optional).
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nnOversee resident performance and education during inpatient rotations, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care.
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n nOutpatient Component:
nnnSupervise residents in continuity clinic and procedure clinic.
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nnProvide direct patient care in the clinic setting.
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nnQuality Improvement: Lead 1–2 program-wide quality improvement projects annually.
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n nDidactics: Deliver 10–12 lectures per year on core Family Medicine topics.
nResident Advising: Serve as faculty advisor for approximately 5 residents.
nAdministrative Duties: Participate in program administration, curriculum development, and faculty meetings.
nSchedule
nTypical Weekly Structure:
n4 half-days: Inpatient teaching/service
n2–3 half-days: Resident clinic supervision
n1 half-day: Procedure clinic
n1 half-day: Protected administrative time
n1 half-day: Conferences
nCall:
nOffice call only, 1:4 rotation with nurse triage support
nNo hospital call required
nOB: Optional, based on candidate interest
nCompensation & Benefits
nStarting Salary: $260,000 or commensurate with experience
nBonuses:
n$40,000 starting bonus
n$40,000 longevity bonus after years 1, 2, and 3
n$15,000 relocation allowance
nCME: $5,000 annual allowance
nMalpractice: Employer-paid, including tail coverage
nInsurance:
nHealth: Shared premium, 3 plan options
nDental & Vision: 2 plans each, employer-shared premium
nEmployer-paid short-term disability; optional long-term disability
nRetirement: 403B & 457B options
nLoan Forgiveness: Non-profit organization, qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
nCommunity
nWaterloo/Cedar Falls metro area population ~120,000
nHigh quality of life: excellent schools, affordable living, and a vibrant university community (University of Northern Iowa)
nRich cultural scene: Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center, Division I athletics, and numerous community events
nOutstanding education: schools with top ACT/SAT scores
nAbundant outdoor recreation: cycling, hiking, camping, fishing, kayaking, skiing, and more
nCentrally located: Easy drive to Des Moines, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee, and Chicago
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nCandidate Requirements
nBoard Certified/Board Eligible in Family Medicine
nInpatient experience preferred
nCommitment to resident education and academic excellence
nEOE/drug screen required
nTo Apply or Learn More:
nContact Lori Landsgard at or .
nOur Commitment
nRooted 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.
nOur Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
nTrinity 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.
nOur dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
nEOE including disability/veteran
Worksite address
waterloo, IA, 50702, US
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