Anesthesiology- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $680 Earning Potential plus $150K in Bonuses
Listed compensation
$680K
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
- $680K Total Compensation | $150K Sign-On Bonus | 12 Weeks of Vacation Annually
- Anesthesiologist – $680K | Mostly Own Cases
- MercyOne Northeast Iowa | Cedar Falls / Waterloo
- At a Glance
- $680,000 total compensation | 200 shifts
- $150,000 sign-on bonus
- 12 weeks of vacation
- 1:10 call | Night float
- ~90% own cases | ~10% CRNA supervision
- Bread-and-butter case mix | No open-heart
The Opportunity
Join a physician-led, employed anesthesiology group offering a hands-on clinical role with minimal supervision responsibilities. This position is designed for anesthesiologists seeking strong compensation, predictable scheduling, and long-term sustainability.
Case Mix
General surgery, orthopedics, spine, ENT, urology, pediatrics, OB, bariatrics, podiatry, ophthalmology, interventional radiology, neurosurgery (spine only), and EP lab.
Compensation & Benefits
- $680K total compensation
- $150K sign-on bonus
- Employer-paid malpractice with tail
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
- 457(b) deferred compensation eligibility
- Annual CME reimbursement allowance
- Employer-paid short-term disability
- Optional long-term disability
- $6,000 CME allowance
- PSLF eligible (non-profit system)
Location
Cedar Falls / Waterloo offers a low cost of living, short commutes, and a strong community—ideal for work-life balance without sacrificing income.
Contact
- Lori Landsgard, CPRP
- Senior Provider Recruiter Coordinator | MercyOne Iowa
- Direct: 319-272-7325
- Cell: 319-269-9237
- Email: Lori.landsgard@mercyhealth.com
mercyone.org
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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide anesthesiology services for a variety of surgical cases including general, orthopedic, and obstetric procedures. Manage patient care in a clinical setting with minimal supervision responsibilities.
Requirements
Candidates must be qualified anesthesiologists capable of handling a bread-and-butter case mix. The role requires a commitment to clinical excellence and participation in a call rotation.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Anesthesiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 5% are remote, 78% have no call, 53% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $171k 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 | 4.2 / 10 · above average in anesthesiology | ranked against 784 Anesthesiology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $150k | Anesthesiology median $525k (middle half $484k–$588k)292 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$171k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Anesthesiology listings in Iowa | 13 active | 786 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 5% remote · 78% no call · 53% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $680k sign-on | Iowa Physician listings: 28% state a sign-on bonus (median $150k) · 38% offer loan repayment258 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology hiring demand | #15 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 53 days · 26% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 184 postings, 184 closed |
| New Anesthesiology listings | 287 in the last 30 days | 275 the 30 days before (+4%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Anesthesiology pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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$500K - $700K+Work-life snapshot
Listing-based score, 0–10, across 784 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
Benefits & Perks
Living in Waterloo
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $171k≈ 1.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $909/mo≈ 7% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 16 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 87.1
- State income tax
- Up to 6%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Waterloo-Cedar Falls, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.