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Seeking highly qualified anesthesiologists to join Mercy Cedar Rapids’ new, growing employed anesthesiology group of over 25 anesthesiologists.

Mercy’s compensation package for full-time anesthesiologists includes:

** $600,000 base salary.

** $300,000 signing/starting bonus.

** 12+ weeks of Paid Leave, including post-primary call day off.

** Just 12 primary call shifts per year.

** Perform your own cases.

Successful candidates will be:

**Board-certified or board-eligible in Anesthesiology

**Licensed or eligible to become licensed to practice medicine in Iowa.

The anesthesiologists will support Mercy’s broad range of high-volume surgical and procedural services, including general surgery, obstetrics, and cardiac in its 15 operating rooms, 5 endoscopy suites, and ambulatory surgery center.

Recognized as the area’s surgery hospital, more surgeries and procedures are performed at Mercy than at any other Cedar Rapids hospital. With the growth we’ve experienced, we anticipate continuing to be the area’s leader in this space.

Mercy Cedar Rapids is a Catholic healthcare system serving patients and families in eastern Iowa for 125 years. Its flagship facility is Mercy Medical Center, its fully accredited, 424-licensed-bed hospital in downtown Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with a hospital-based Level III Trauma Center and 2 stand-alone emergency departments, the Hall Perrine Cancer Center, and the Plumb Heart Center.

The system also has an established network of specialty clinics, including Mercy Care primary and urgent care clinics located throughout Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities.

PINC AI™ and Fortune have named Mercy Medical Center among the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals based on clinical, operational, financial, and patient satisfaction data. Founded in 1900 by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy remains dedicated to its mission of caring for the sick and enhancing the health of the communities it serves.

About Cedar Rapids, Iowa

The Cedar Rapids-Iowa City Corridor is a vibrant area located in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa with a total population of about 460,000. It is home to multiple prestigious colleges and universities, several large high-tech industries, and a renowned art and literary culture. The corridor area offers a unique balance of big city amenities without all the hassles that come with a large city. Quality of life amenities include museums, two main theaters, 74 parks, four golf courses, six public swimming pools, two major hospitals, and Eastern Iowa Airport. Other advantages include top-notch schools, a good transportation network, and a pro-business government.

Join a mission-driven, independent, locally managed, physician-led, and growing healthcare system – Mercy Cedar Rapids!

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.

• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.

• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Professional Experience

• 5 years of clinical experience preferred.

• Previous experience in field of practice preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required

• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.  Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.

Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.