Urgent Care- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $100K Commencement Bonus
Listed compensation
$290K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: MercyOne Waterloo Urgent Care Seeking BC/BE physician to staff busy urgent care. Full time position Clinic hours Mon–Fri 8am–8pm, weekends 10am–6pm and holiday hours vary.
No call H-1B cap exempt organization J-1 candidates accepted MercyOne Medical Group - Northeast Iowa $290K Salary Guarantee $100K Commencement Bonus $20K Longevity Bonus at the end of years 1 & 2 $15K Relocation Allowance Employer paid malpractice and tail coverage Health insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, and Life Insurance with shared premium 2 Retirement programs: 403(b) with employer match and 457(b) Savings Plan Employer paid Short Term Disability with option to purchase Long Term Disability at minimal cost Allowed up to 31 days off per year while on guarantee CME allowance of $6,000/year Non-profit organization which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.
By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.
Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.
Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
Key Responsibilities
Provide medical care to patients in a busy urgent care setting. Maintain clinic operations during scheduled shifts including weekdays, weekends, and holidays.
Requirements
Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible physician. Candidates must be able to work in a clinical environment and meet the specified shift requirements.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Urgent Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 88% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$290k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $330k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,456 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $290k | Urgent Care median $368k (middle half $275k–$588k)157 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$330k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Urgent Care listings in Iowa | 5 active | 345 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 88% no call · 70% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Urgent Care pay trend | +7.0% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $100K Commencement Bonus at Trinity Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,456 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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