Faculty Physician - Internal Medicine

7 days ago
Des Moines, Iowaup to $50,000Full TimeInternal Medicine

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join Iowa Primary Care Association as a Faculty Internal Medicine – No Weekends, $236K+ in Des Moines, IA. Description The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Faculty Physician - Internal Med to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA! MD & DO in Family or Internal Medicine encouraged to apply!

Key Responsibilities

  • will be responsible for educating and supervising the Program’s residents on a day to day basis within a 24/7 inpatient service.
  • provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Des Moines, IA! MD & DO in Family or Internal Me.
  • coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $236K - $350K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers competitive compensation, student loan benefits. Work with Iowa Primary Care Association in Des Moines, IA.

Key Skills

Internal medicinePatient careResident supervisionClinical educationInpatient careOutpatient careMultidisciplinary collaborationMedical documentationEHR managementBilingualSpanishCommunity healthPrimary care

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be board certified or eligible in Internal Medicine. A valid Iowa medical license is required, and proficiency in both English and Spanish is preferred.
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Position Insights

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Internal Medicine position at Iowa Primary Care Association 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, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Iowa Primary Care Association lists compensation for this physician position at $236k to $350k annually.

This is approximately 7% above the national median for Internal Medicine professionals, which is around $275k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • Transparent compensation ($236k–$350k)
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal medicine, Patient care, Resident supervision, Clinical education, Inpatient care, Outpatient care, Multidisciplinary collaboration, Medical documentation. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Faculty Physician provides comprehensive primary care to patients while supervising and educating medical residents in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They are responsible for coordinating didactics, developing rotation objectives, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensur...

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Iowa Primary Care Association

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, Iowa
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term Disability
Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Account
Continuing Education & Tuition Reimbursement

Protective Factors (1)

Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

7d ago