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Hospitalist Opportunity with MercyOne - $280K Guarantee + $50K Commence

Trinity HealthWaterloo, IowaPosted 4d ago·attending physician
~$355,000SalaryDrMarket Context

Reported by 7 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

Internal Medicine·Full-time·168 shifts/year; predominantly 7 on / 7 off; shifts: 7am–7pm, 7pm–7am, 9am–9pm·FPay transparency
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Overview

The package

AI-structured

MercyOne Hospitalists is offering a full-time inpatient hospitalist position covering both Waterloo and Cedar Falls campuses, with a predominantly 7-on/7-off schedule across day, night, and swing shifts. Compensation includes a $280K salary guarantee, $50K commencement bonus, $15K moving allowance, and PSLF-qualifying nonprofit status.

  • $355,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
  • $50,000 signing bonus disclosed
  • 168 shifts/year; predominantly 7 on / 7 off; shifts: 7am–7pm, 7pm–7am, 9am–9pm
  • Inpatient / Hospitalist · Non-profit hospital system (faith-based, Trinity Health) · Inpatient only
AI-structured from the official posting·View original

Posted pay vs real comps

$345k$355k$358k
Physician-reported range Reported median

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

Compensation

Type
SalaryDr Market Context
Market context
$345,000 – $357,500
Structure
salary
Signing bonus
$50,000
Loan repayment
$0
$345k$355k$358k
Physician-reported range Reported median

This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 7 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.

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Employer

Trinity Health

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Facility & Community

Waterloo, Iowa
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Practice setting
Inpatient / Hospitalist
Facility type
Non-profit hospital system (faith-based, Trinity Health)
Community snapshot
Peer median
$355k
7 reports · Iowa
Active supply
6
2 in Waterloo
Transparent pay
0/6
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
Inpatient / Hospitalist
Cost of living
89
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.2
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
7 SalaryDr Internal Medicine reports in Iowa show a $355,000 median.
6 active Internal Medicine roles in Iowa, including 2 in Waterloo; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.6/5 average job satisfaction.

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  • Is the $50,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • What is the call schedule, and is call compensated separately or built into the base?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
168 shifts/year; predominantly 7 on / 7 off; shifts: 7am–7pm, 7pm–7am, 9am–9pm
Shift type
Days, Nights, and Swing (12-hour shifts)
Inpatient / outpatient
Inpatient only
Coverage model
Two campuses (MercyOne Waterloo and Cedar Falls); Open ICU with Intensivist coverage
Admin burden
Not specified
Teaching
No
Research
No
Supervises APPs
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No

Source & Verification

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Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
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First seen
today
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
78%
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Full description

MercyOne Hospitalists
  • 168 shifts per year
  • Shifts 7am - 7pm, 7pm - 7am, 9a - 9pm
  • Predominately 7 on / 7 off schedule
  • Hospitalist services provided at both MercyOne Waterloo and Cedar Falls campuses
  • Open ICU with Intensivist coverage
  • Interest in doing procedures is welcome, but not mandatory

Compensation/Benefits
  • $280,056 Salary
  • $50K Commencement Bonus
  • $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
  • CME allowance of $6,000/year
  • Non-profit organization which qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
  • For more information please contact:
    Lori Landsgard, Senior Provider Recruitment Coordinator
    lori.landsgard@mercyhealth.com
    (W) 319-272-7325 or (C) 319-269-9237

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org .

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