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Davenport, Iowa

Physician Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine

Emergency MedicineIncludes callPart-Time

Listed compensation

$275K–$900K

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Davenport, IA – Seeking Emergency Medicine Physician Moonlighter

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

  • Must be a 3rd year of a 3-year program or a 4th year of a 4-year program to be eligible.
  • Current IA state license is a plus.
  • Up to $150k sign on bonus available for full-time after residency.

The Practice

  • MercyOne Genesis Health System – Davenport, Iowa
  • A 359-bed facility with a 56-bed Emergency Department.
  • Level III Trauma Center.
  • Annual volume of almost 50,000.
  • Great range of pathology with varied acuity.
  • Supportive nursing leadership and hospital administration.
  • American Heart Association's Get with The Guidelines Stroke Silver Plus quality achievement award & AHA Target: StrokeSM Honor Roll Elite Plus award.

The Community

Davenport, Iowa, is a vibrant city on the banks of the Mississippi River that offers a blend of cultural richness, natural beauty, and economic opportunity, making it a fantastic place to live and work.

As the largest of the Quad Cities, Davenport is home to landmarks like the Figge Art Museum, the beautiful Vander Veer Botanical Park, and the iconic Centennial Bridge.

The city's Riverfront Trail and parks provide breathtaking views and outdoor activities, while events like the Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival highlight its musical heritage.

  • Nearby attractions include the John Deere Pavilion and the historic village of LeClaire.
  • Davenport enjoys all four seasons, with warm summers, colorful falls, snowy winters, and refreshing springs.
  • Known for its affordable living, excellent schools, and thriving downtown, Davenport’s mix of charm, culture, and opportunity makes it a truly special place to call home.

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 emergency medical care to patients within a 56-bed Emergency Department at a Level III Trauma Center. Collaborate with nursing leadership and hospital administration to maintain high quality standards of care.

Requirements

Candidates must be in the final year of their residency program (3rd year of a 3-year or 4th year of a 4-year program). A current Iowa state license is preferred.

Key Skills

Patient CareTrauma CareClinical Volume ManagementAcute Care

Emergency Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 90% have no call, 80% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks36 jobs · 8 employers

401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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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 1,047 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Davenport

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$200k≈ 0.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$971/mo≈ 4% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 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

Up to $150K Sign-On Bonus for Full-Time After Residency
Superior Health Plan Options
Dental, Vision, HSA
Life and AD&D Coverage
K-1 Status Pay Structure
Extraordinary 401K Plan
Annual Profit Distribution
EAP and Travel Assistance