Exciting Opportunity for a Bariatrics APP
Our organization in Mason City, Iowa, is thrilled to announce a fantastic opening for a Bariatrics Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to become part of our Bariatric Surgery team. We welcome both new graduates and seasoned professionals to apply!
Opportunity Highlights
- Collaborate with a dedicated team consisting of one Bariatric Surgeon and two APPs.
- Work schedule: Monday to Friday, from 8 AM to 5 PM.
- Engage in a combination of clinical and surgical responsibilities.
- No on-call duties required!
- The clinic is situated within the Mason City Clinic, a multi-specialty facility connected to MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, a 342-bed regional teaching hospital.
- Primary service area serves approximately 260,000 residents.
- Facility includes a Level III Trauma Center with helicopter services.
Position Details
- Compensation: Starting salary of $114,000, plus a $25,000 recruitment bonus!
- Comprehensive benefits package, including malpractice insurance, continuing medical education (CME) support, relocation assistance, paid time off (PTO), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, health savings account (HSA), disability coverage, and a generous retirement contribution from the employer.
About MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
This regional health system encompasses 14 counties and includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, seven critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics throughout northern Iowa. It is a teaching hospital that offers Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs, as well as Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships.
Candidate Requirements
- Must be board-certified as a Physician Assistant (PA) and eligible for an Iowa medical license, DEA, and CSA, along with obtaining medical staff privileges at MercyOne North Iowa.
- New graduates are encouraged to apply!
About Mason City, Iowa
Mason City is home to around 30,000 residents and is the largest urban area in northern Iowa. It is conveniently located two hours from both Minneapolis and Des Moines.
- Offers excellent educational institutions, both public and private, ranking in the top 15% nationally for academic achievement.
- Features NIACC community college.
- Rich in history, music, and architecture, known for its connection to "The Music Man" and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world.
- Community amenities include Lime Creek Nature Center, an indoor ice arena, a fine arts museum, a performing arts theater, a regional orchestra, an aquatic center, a YMCA fitness center, a library, an 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
- Cost of living is 24% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Safe and family-friendly environment with a short 5-10 minute commute to the clinic from anywhere in Mason City.
- Municipal airport provides daily direct flights to and from Chicago.
- Located just 8 miles from Clear Lake, a resort community offering a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, and skiing, along with award-winning beaches and year-round events.
Note: All offers are contingent upon successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physicals, and drug screenings.
Our organization is recognized as a leading regional referral teaching hospital, consistently achieving excellence in clinical outcomes and fiscal management. We are a faith-based, not-for-profit healthcare system dedicated to providing comprehensive services to the communities of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
We are committed to fostering a collaborative environment that prioritizes quality care and innovative partnerships. If you are a physician seeking to make a difference in the community, we invite you to explore opportunities with us.
Mason City is a welcoming Midwest community with a population of over 27,000, offering a stable economy, affordable housing, and excellent educational options. Join us in this vibrant community where you can thrive both professionally and personally!