Mercy General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician

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Cedar Rapids, IowaFull TimeOncology
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Mercy Cedar Rapids as a General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician – Inpatient/Outpatient in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.

Requirements

  • level medical staff as assigned as well as nursing clinical staff. Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients. Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job
  • based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal
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Benefits & Compensation

  • About Us Life at Mercy Life in Cedar Rapids.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Mercy Cedar Rapids as a General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician – Inpatient/Outpatient.

Key Skills

General SurgerySurgical OncologyPatient AssessmentMedical History RecordingClinical ProceduresPharmacologyEvidence-Based PracticeMedical Record DocumentationPatient Care CoordinationStaff SupervisionQuality ImprovementClinical Diagnosis
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Work-Life Balance Overview

This Mercy General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician position at Mercy Cedar Rapids includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Oncology — Physician Career Context

This Oncology position at Mercy Cedar Rapids is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Patient Assessment, Medical History Recording, Clinical Procedures, Pharmacology, Evidence-Based Practice, Medical Record Documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.

Core responsibilities: Provide professional medical services in inpatient and outpatient settings, including diagnosis, treatment, and surgical care for various patients. Oversee mid-level medical and nursing staff while participating in quality improvement and patient care programs.

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About Mercy Cedar Rapids

Hospitals and Health Care
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
5-10

Protective Factors (2)

No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

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