University of Iowa full scope Family Medicine opportunities

The University of Iowa, Department of Family Medicine

The University of Iowa Department of Family Medicine provides expert patient care and support to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors. We offer a wide range of inpatient and outpatient services, including maternity care, in a safe, comfortable, and confidential setting. Our faculty has received training at a variety of medical schools and postgraduate programs, bringing a rich diversity to our department. All physicians are board-certified, and our faculty includes individuals with extensive experience as practitioners and educators.

The UI Department of Family Medicine is seeking physicians for teaching and non-teaching opportunities to build their careers within a thriving academic healthcare system. This is an excellent opportunity to practice a full range of primary care/family medicine, including outpatient, inpatient, and maternity care (operative or non-operative). Additionally, candidates are encouraged to participate in departmental scholarships and can explore both intramurally and extramurally funded research activities.

Faculty will practice in one of our clinics in and around Iowa City. We have immediate openings at the following clinics:

• UI Health Care Iowa City, First Avenue
• UI Health Care Coralville, Oakdale Drive
• UI Health Care Iowa River Landing East
• UI Health Care Muscatine, Mulberry Avenue

Opportunity Highlights:

• Competitive salary plus incentives. Compensation increases with practice experience.
• Transition funds available.
• Departmental loan repayment program.
• Student loan forgiveness (PSLF).
• Paid continuing medical education (CME).
• Paid malpractice insurance.
• Excellent benefit package that provides security for you and your family, including generous retirement options, low out-of-pocket healthcare insurance, and industry-leading vacation and sick leave.

Required Qualifications:

• Applicants must have a medical school degree (MD/DO or equivalent) and show successful completion of an approved residency program in family medicine and fellowship (if applicable).
• The selected candidate for the position must be eligible to obtain, or already hold, an active Iowa medical license.
• Candidates must be board-certified in family medicine (or non-U.S. board equivalent) or be in the certification process (pending completion of residency or fellowship).

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience working effectively in a welcoming and respectful workplace environment.

Academic Faculty Responsibilities May Include:

• Participating in a team-based care approach.
• Serving as a member of an interdisciplinary team, collaborating for effective patient outcomes.
• Active participation in the academic activities of the Department of Family Medicine and the Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine.
• Supervising students, residents, and/or fellows (where applicable).
• Providing developmental feedback to those under supervision, both verbally and in writing.
• Preparing educational materials and leading and/or attending academic lectures and professional development events.
• Engaging in research activities, although participation is not required for continued employment or promotion.

If you’re looking for purpose and stability at work, combined with a great quality of life, we invite you to contact: Toni O’Brien at toni-obrien@uiowa.edu with your current CV for consideration.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigations, including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment, and provide a related release. Candidates will also be subject to a criminal background check and credential verification.

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.

The University of Iowa Health System (UI Health) is a comprehensive academic medical center affiliated with the University of Iowa, encompassing UI Hospitals & Clinics, UI Stead Family Children's Hospital, and UI Roy J. and Lucille A. Carver College of Medicine. Established with a commitment to excellence in patient care, research, and education, UI Health serves as a hub for healthcare innovation in Iowa and beyond. UI Hospitals & Clinics, the flagship hospital of UI Health, is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States and has been recognized as the 11th best employer for diversity in the healthcare sector, underscoring its commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace environment. We offer specialized care across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties, including cancer care, cardiology, neurology, and organ transplantation.

As Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center, we provide advanced treatments and therapies, integrating research discoveries into patient care to improve outcomes and quality of life. Our research enterprise is led by the Carver College of Medicine, renowned for its pioneering discoveries and advancements in biomedical sciences. Faculty and researchers at the Carver College of Medicine conduct groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer biology, neuroscience, genetics, and public health. This research not only expands scientific knowledge but also translates into innovative treatments and therapies that benefit patients worldwide.