Family Practice Physician - Iowa
Position Highlights:
Family Medicine Physician
$310K Base + Production | Central Iowa
Ames, Iowa
Practice Highlights
• Desirable Practice Setting: Hospital-employed at Boone County Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Boone County since the early 1900s, with 2 ORs, 4 LDRs, 2 endoscopy suites, 7 ED rooms, and a helipad
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule with a 4.5-day workweek option (4-day option available)
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join 9 Family Medicine physicians and dedicated APP support, alongside General Surgery, Orthopedics, CRNAs, and Emergency Medicine colleagues
• Optimal Patient Volume: Approximately 20-25 patients per day in clinic, with optional ER shifts available
• Practice Scope: Bread and butter primary care - OPTIONAL procedures include circumcisions, endoscopy, and OB (with or without c-section)
• Manageable Call: 1:10 call rotation, with a 30-minute response requirement while on call
• Modern Technology: EMR is Meditech Expanse with Dragon and AI Scribe support
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation: $310,000 base guarantee (or production, whichever is greater), with second-year earnings based on the higher of guarantee or production
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000 sign-on, plus $25,000 retention incentive after year one and an additional $25,000 retention incentive after year five
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000 relocation allowance
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $240,000 over 5 years (Boone County residency required to qualify)
• Professional Development: $5,800 CME allowance with 2 dedicated CME days, plus paid licensure, DEA, CSA, and required certifications
• Additional Perks: $1,200 annual cell phone allowance; residency/fellowship stipend consideration of $1,500 to $2,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, short/long-term disability, pension plan (IPERS), and an employee wellness program
• Generous Time Off: 6 weeks PTO
Qualifications
• Degree: MD or DO
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine with Peds
• Obstetrics: Optional
• Licensure: Eligible for Iowa medical license
• Experience: All experience levels welcome
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Community
• Affordable Cost of Living: About 20% below the national average
• Lifestyle: A welcoming, close-knit community with a diverse population and small-town charm
• Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and the scenic High Trestle Trail offer year-round recreation
• Educational Hub: Two nationally recognized, tier-one research universities as well as top-ranked primary and secondary options
• Prime Location: Ideally situated between Des Moines and Ames, blending small-town living with big-city access
• Airport Access: 45 minutes to Des Moines International Airport
Job Reference #: FP 26377
About the Community
Family Medicine Physician
$310K Base + Production | Central Iowa
Ames, Iowa
Practice Highlights
• Desirable Practice Setting: Hospital-employed at Boone County Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving Boone County since the early 1900s, with 2 ORs, 4 LDRs, 2 endoscopy suites, 7 ED rooms, and a helipad
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible schedule with a 4.5-day workweek option (4-day option available)
• Collaborative Team Environment: Join 9 Family Medicine physicians and dedicated APP support, alongside General Surgery, Orthopedics, CRNAs, and Emergency Medicine colleagues
• Optimal Patient Volume: Approximately 20-25 patients per day in clinic, with optional ER shifts available
• Practice Scope: Bread and butter primary care - OPTIONAL procedures include circumcisions, endoscopy, and OB (with or without c-section)
• Manageable Call: 1:10 call rotation, with a 30-minute response requirement while on call
• Modern Technology: EMR is Meditech Expanse with Dragon and AI Scribe support
Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive Compensation: $310,000 base guarantee (or production, whichever is greater), with second-year earnings based on the higher of guarantee or production
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000 sign-on, plus $25,000 retention incentive after year one and an additional $25,000 retention incentive after year five
• Relocation Assistance: $10,000 relocation allowance
• Student Loan Repayment: Up to $240,000 over 5 years (Boone County residency required to qualify)
• Professional Development: $5,800 CME allowance with 2 dedicated CME days, plus paid licensure, DEA, CSA, and required certifications
• Additional Perks: $1,200 annual cell phone allowance; residency/fellowship stipend consideration of $1,500 to $2,000
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, flexible spending, short/long-term disability, pension plan (IPERS), and an employee wellness program
• Generous Time Off: 6 weeks PTO
Qualifications
• Degree: MD or DO
• Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or Internal Medicine with Peds
• Obstetrics: Optional
• Licensure: Eligible for Iowa medical license
• Experience: All experience levels welcome
• Visa Sponsorship: Not available
About the Community
• Affordable Cost of Living: About 20% below the national average
• Lifestyle: A welcoming, close-knit community with a diverse population and small-town charm
• Outdoor Recreation: Parks, trails, and the scenic High Trestle Trail offer year-round recreation
• Educational Hub: Two nationally recognized, tier-one research universities as well as top-ranked primary and secondary options
• Prime Location: Ideally situated between Des Moines and Ames, blending small-town living with big-city access
• Airport Access: 45 minutes to Des Moines International Airport
Job Reference #: FP 26377
Meet the hiring team
Brandon Boyd
Director of Recruiting
- brandon.boyd@themedicusfirm.comEmail the recruiter
- (214) 453-5740Call the recruiter
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