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Bettendorf, Iowa

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$275k-$900k

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Job Description

Up to $150K Sign On Bonus – Bettendorf, IA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 9,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 900 practices across the country, serving 14.5+ million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Up to $150K sign-on bonus for qualified candidates.
  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Emergency Medicine physicians.
  • Current IA state license is a plus.
  • Visa Candidates are encouraged to apply.

The Practice

  • Genesis Healthplex – Bettendorf, Iowa
  • Free-standing 9-bed Emergency Room with renovations in progress for an additional 6 beds.
  • Annual volume of 12,500.
  • Mid acuity center with efficient staff and ancillaries.

The Community

  • Bettendorf, Iowa, is a welcoming city nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, offering a high quality of life and abundant opportunities.
  • As part of the Quad Cities, Bettendorf provides a perfect mix of small-town charm and urban convenience.
  • The city features beautiful parks like Leach Park, with stunning riverfront views and trails, and family-friendly attractions like the Family Museum.
  • Nearby landmarks include the iconic Davenport Skybridge and the Rock Island Arsenal, rich in history.

Just a short drive away, visitors can explore bigger attractions like the John Deere Pavilion or take a scenic trip along the Great River Road.

Bettendorf experiences all four seasons, from warm summers perfect for boating to snowy winters ideal for cozying up indoors.

Known for excellent schools, a strong sense of community, and thriving local businesses, Bettendorf is truly a gem of the Midwest.

Benefits & Beyond*

Vituity cares about the whole you. With our comprehensive compensation and benefits package, we are mindful of what matters most, and support your needs of today and your plans for the future.

  • Superior Health Plan Options
  • Dental, Vision, HSA, life and AD&D coverage, and more
  • Partnership models allows a K-1 status pay structure, allowing high tax deductions
  • Extraordinary 401K Plan with high tax reduction and faster balance growth
  • Eligible to receive an Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
  • EAP and travel assistance included
  • Student loan refinancing discounts
  • Purpose-driven culture focused on improving the lives of our patients, communities, and employees

Estimated annual base compensation of $275,000 – $900,000, depending on site, specialty, clinical volume, schedule, and experience. Compensation for part-time and per diem roles is prorated based on clinical hours worked.

In addition, Vituity physicians participate in our partnership model from day one, which includes profit distributions, equity ownership, and K-1 tax advantages. Total compensation including partnership income varies by site and may significantly exceed the range shown.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

*Visa status applicants benefits vary. Please speak to a recruiter for more details.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide high-quality emergency medical care to patients at the Genesis Healthplex facility. Collaborate with an integrated healthcare team to ensure efficient and effective clinical outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine. Possession of a current Iowa state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient careClinical assessmentAcute careMedical diagnosisEmergency proceduresTeam collaboration

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$588k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $669k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Benefits & Perks10 jobs · 7 employers

CME allowance
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401k / retirement match
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Relocation assistance
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Sign-on bonus
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Work-life snapshot

median 1.5this job 1.5
Better work-life than 50% of Emergency Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,019 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Bettendorf

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k≈ 1.0× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo≈ 6% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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Benefits & Perks

Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA, Life and AD&D coverage
K-1 status pay structure with high tax deductions
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution/yearly cash bonus
EAP and travel assistance
Student loan refinancing discounts
Up to $150K sign-on bonus