Hospitalist - Join the University of Iowa a leading Academic Medical Center

Are you passionate about teaching and eager to work in a leading academic center committed to changing medicine and healthcare? The University of Iowa Department of Internal Medicine is seeking faculty for a position in the Division of General Internal Medicine to grow their academic hospitalist group. The Hospitalist Program offers extensive opportunities for faculty to engage in teaching students, residents, and advance practice providers, in addition to participating in groundbreaking health services research.  

Why Join Us?

• Teaching Excellence: We are committed to educating the next generation of clinicians. Most services involve resident, student, and/or advance practice provider collaboration and teaching. Hospitalist faculty will also participate in didactic conferences and can engage in teaching at multiple levels in the medical school. We provide career advancement opportunities including a longitudinal curriculum in medical education and options to pursue a Master’s in Medical Education Program.

• Variety of Clinical Settings: We deliver inpatient clinical services at our tertiary university hospital (university campus), associated community hospital (downtown campus), affiliated Iowa City VA hospital, and have a robust perioperative/consultative presence across campuses and in our post-acute care rehabilitation hospital.
• Innovative Work Options: Our team has been a pioneer in the realm of Tele-Hospital Medicine and Team-Based Care, with growing opportunities to participate in alternative care models and to provide care at a distance.
• Specialized Services:
  • Nocturnist/swing-shift positions with APP-support are available and offer competitive pay differentials, up to 15%-30% bonus pay.
  • Cardiology hospitalist services allow individuals interested in cardiovascular disease to practice alongside heart failure cardiology specialists with advance practice provider support. Historically, former cardiology hospitalists have successfully matched in cardiology fellowships.
• Research Opportunities: Engage in cutting-edge research, quality improvement and scholarly activities. We have national and international experts, renowned for research, innovations, and medical education with multiple opportunities to start or grow your research and scholarly activities.
• Tort Reform State: Iowa is a physician-friendly state with tort reform laws that support medical professionals.

• Living in Iowa City: Enjoy the benefits of working at a highly ranked Big 10 University while living in a vibrant community, ranked as one of the best places to raise a family. One of One of four UNESCO Cities of Literature, the Iowa City community offers outstanding schools, quality entertainment, literary, musical, and cultural opportunities, outdoor recreation and Big Ten sporting events. https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/about-us/why-iowa.

Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary with exceptional benefits including excellent retirement plan with 2:1 employer match (up to 10%), health, dental, life and disability insurance.
• Relocation and Transitional bonus payments
• Malpractice Insurance
• H1B Visa & Green Card Support

Job Duties: Successful candidates will practice in the area of Hospital Medicine and assume a lead inpatient role in our multidisciplinary care team.

Requirements:

• Candidates must have an M.D. degree or equivalent
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Residency Program
• Candidate must be BC/BE in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
• Excellent Communication Skills

We are actively recruiting part-time and full-time physicians at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Clinical Track, commensurate with experience and training. Appointment to the rank of Instructor (non-track) may also be considered. The University of Iowa is an excellent opportunity for both current and future career hospitalists, as well as those seeking to grow as independent clinicians and strengthen their fellowship resume in a nationally known academic setting. Candidates of all experience levels are encouraged to apply.

For more information, please contact: kareen-dennis@uiowa.edu

https://medicine.uiowa.edu/internalmedicine/general-internal-medicine#:~:text=The%20Division%20of%20General%20Internal,care%2C%20education%2C%20and%20research.

For clinical track positions, successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

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.