Mercy General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician
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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
Position Insights
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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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
Posted
today
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