General Surgery Opportunity MercyOne Iowa - $476K Guarantee + $100K Bonuses

General Surgery Opportunity MercyOne Iowa - $476K Guarantee + $100K Bonuses

MNEIA - Waterloo Medical CenterPosted 2mo agoattending physician
~$529,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 134 physicians · national cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

General SurgeryFull-timeShared call

Overview

Location
MNEIA - Waterloo Medical Center
Schedule
Shared call
SalaryDr Signal range
$455k – $620k

134 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Community-based · Regional Trauma Center Level III

Role summary

MercyOne Iowa is seeking a full-time general surgeon for a position with a $476K guaranteed salary for two years plus production incentives and multiple bonuses, including a $70K commencement and $30K longevity bonus. The role includes shared call at Level III Regional Trauma Center facilities in Waterloo and Cedar Falls with comprehensive benefits and visa sponsorship options for H-1B and J-1 candidates.

What the posting highlights

  • Shared call
  • Patient population: Waterloo/Cedar Falls area population approx. 120,000

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$455k–$620k · $529k median
$435kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$640k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$455k – $620k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
134 recent physician reports · national cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Bonus / incentives
Bonuses including $70K Commencement, $30K Longevity at end of year 3 · $70,000 commencement bonus plus $30,000 longevity bonus after year 3
Signing bonus
$70,000
PTO
4.4 weeks

Benefits named in the posting

  • Employer paid malpractice and tail coverage
  • Health, dental, vision and life insurance with shared premium
  • 403(b) with employer match
  • 457(b) Savings Plan
  • Employer paid short term disability with option to purchase long term disability
  • 31 days PTO per year on guarantee
  • CME allowance $6,000/year
  • Moving allowance $15,000
Physician-reported total comp$455k–$620k · $529k median
$435kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$640k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 134 recent, approved physician reports (national cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Trinity Health

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Facility & Community

MNEIA - Waterloo Medical Center
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Facility
Regional Trauma Center Level III
Market
National
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Facility details
Practice setting
Community-based
Facility type
Regional Trauma Center Level III
Trauma level
Level III
Patient population
Waterloo/Cedar Falls area population approx. 120,000
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
National
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Community-based

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Questions to ask the employer

  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • Is the $70,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?

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Work Design

Call burden
Shared call
Shift type
Full time
Coverage model
Shared call
FTE
1

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes
J-1 waiver
Yes
H-1B
Yes

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
4 wk ago
Last verified
3 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Employment Type Full time Shift Description MercyOne Waterloo General Surgery Seeking bread and butter general surgeon State-of-the-art diagnostics and robotics Block time Shared call Strong referral base Level III Regional Trauma Center in Waterloo Work at both Waterloo Medical Center and Cedar Falls Medical Center H-1B cap exempt organization J-1 candidates accepted Compensation / Benefits $476K Guarantee x 2 years with Production Incentive $70K Commencement Bonus $30K Longevity Bonus at the end year 3 $15K Moving 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 Community Waterloo/Cedar Falls area has a population of approximately 120,000 Midwestern city on the Cedar River offering superb quality of life, excellent schools, universities and affordable living University of Northern Iowa located in Cedar Falls, rated as one of the best Universities in the Midwest by Princeton Review, Division I athletics Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center hosts over 300 performances each year including off-Broadway productions and well known performers Schools that rank near the top in ACT and SAT scores Many cultural amenities, community groups and sports clubs for children and adults Year round outdoor activities including cycling, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, hunt/fishing, boat/kayaking Located within driving distance of Des Moines, Minneapolis, Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago For many links to more community information, visit www.experiencewaterloo.com , www.cedarfallstourism.org and www.livethevalley.com For more information please contact Lori Landsgard, Senior Provider Recruitment Coordinator lori.landsgard@mercyhealth.com (W) 319-272-7325 or (C) 319-269-9237 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.