Internal Medicine Physician

Internal Medicine Physician Opportunity in Newton, IA

Location:

Newton, IANearest Major City:
Des Moines, IA (approximately 30 miles west)
Position Details:

Employment Type:

Full Time Position Type:
Permanent Practice Type:
Traditional Internal Medicine (Inpatient/Outpatient)
Call

Schedule:

Outpatient call only; system covers night inpatient coverage

Job Description:

Seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to join their expanding practice in Newton, Iowa. This opportunity arises due to a physician retirement, offering immediate patient volume as the sole Internal Medicine provider in the community.

Practice Details:

Daily Inpatient Census:
Approximately 10 patients

Anticipated Daily Clinic Volume: 15-20 patients

Inpatient Procedures:
Thoracentesis, paracentesis, wound/abscess drainage, steroid injections, central line placement

Responsibilities include skilled and hospice patient admissions (History & Physicals)
Notably, 22% of the local population is aged 60 and older, indicating a significant need for internal medicine services

Compensation & Benefits:

Base Salary: $300,908 plus production and non-production incentives

Relocation Allowance: $15,000

Benefits:
Comprehensive Day One benefits

Retirement Plans: 403B with match & 457BMalpractice:
Paid malpractice with tail coverage

Time Off: 31 days of annual time off About the Area:

Newton, located in central Iowa, is approximately 30 miles east of Des Moines. With a population of around 15,760, it serves as the county seat of Jasper County. The city offers a low cost of living and a high quality of life, with close proximity to Iowa's capital city. Newton is known for attractions such as the Iowa Speedway and Maytag Dairy Farms.