Hospitalist Physician
West Burlington, IA, 52655, USA
- Healthcare
- hospitalist physician
- inpatient care
- patient management
This Hospitalist Physician position in West Burlington, IA offers a supportive team environment with competitive compensation and benefits, including a commencement bonus and relocation allowance. The role involves managing a manageable patient volume with strong specialist and emergency support, primarily during day shifts. The community provides family-friendly amenities, excellent schools, and affordable living with convenient access to larger cities.
Hospitalist OpportunityLocation: West Burlington, IAWhy This Role Stands Out•Supportive, team-focused Hospitalist group with a strong culture of collaboration•Diverse pathology with no local competition•Administration is approachable and values physician input•Stable, financially secure health system•Family-friendly community with excellent schoolsPosition Highlights•$354,000+ annual compensation•$50,000 commencement bonus•168 shifts/year (less than the typical 182) = more time off•Full benefits, malpractice coverage, and up to $15,000 relocation•Mostly day shifts; limited night blocks based on nocturnist staffing•Open ICU with Pulm/CC support•24/7 board-certified EM physicians in the ED•Manageable patient volume:oMain campus: mid-to-upper teens with 6 physicians onoSmaller campus: 18-20 patients shared by a physician + NP•Strong specialist support across most disciplinesCommunity Highlights•Housing options: gated communities, golf course homes, acreage lots•Highly rated public and private schools•Riverfront town with parks, trails, and outdoor recreation•Two top-tier golf courses + country club amenities•Convenient shopping and dining (Target, Starbucks, Panera, local restaurants)•Easy access to larger cities:o1 hour to Iowa CityoDirect regional flights & Amtrak service to Chicago•Cost of living 22% below national average




