Employed Anesthesiologist – Mercy Medical Center | Cedar Rapids, IA

Hospital-Employed | Flexible Schedule | $300K Signing Bonus

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is seeking board-certified or board-eligible Anesthesiologists to join our growing team. This is a hospital-employed role with a supportive work culture, generous compensation, and excellent work-life balance.

Position Overview

• Flexible Employment: Full-time or part-time (.5 FTE or more)

• Typical Schedule: Weekdays, first case 7:00–8:00 AM; done by 3:30–4:00 PM

• Call: 35 shifts/year (Primary, Secondary, OB) shared equally

  • $2,000/call for shifts beyond 35

  • Cardiac has a separate call pool

• Practice Setting:

  • Main hospital and nearby surgery center

  • ~1,200 surgeries/month, 700 deliveries/year

• Team: 21 anesthesiologists/day (mix of employed, contracted, and locums)

• Subspecialties welcome (no dedicated subspecialty roles)

Compensation & Benefits

• Income: $600K W-2 or $700K 1099 (1.0 FTE + 35 call shifts)

• Signing Bonus: $300K total (½ at signing, ½ on start)

• Early Commitment Stipend: $150K for residents

• Time Off: 10 weeks + post-call days

• CME: $5,000/year

• Full Benefits: 403b/457b, malpractice w/ tail, relocation, DEA/license fees

• PSLF eligible

Enjoy a collaborative team, access to a wide range of surgical specialties, and a thriving, family-friendly community with affordable living, great schools, and cultural activities.

Mercy Medical Center has been a cornerstone of healthcare in eastern Iowa since 1900, founded by the Sisters of Mercy and built on a mission to “care for the sick and enhance the health of the communities we serve”

• The Mercy Touch®: Blending cutting-edge medical care with deep-rooted compassion, Mercy serves patients with a highly personalized, patient-centered philosophy 

• Advanced clinical excellence: A Level III trauma center equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, board-certified physicians, and nationally recognized emergency services

• Recognitions & accolades:

  • Named one of the 100 Top Hospitals® in the U.S. for clinical quality and patient satisfaction

  • Awarded multiple national quality honors in joint replacement, vascular surgery, and prostate surgery from Healthgrades and Blue Distinction Blue Cross Blue Shield 

• Digital innovation: Achieved Summa Cum Laude status in Epic’s national Honor Roll for excellence in EHR implementation and patient experience—just one of seven U.S. healthcare systems awarded this level

• Community impact as an independent Catholic hospital: With 450 licensed beds and strong ties to its community, Mercy remains one of Iowa’s few independent hospitals with deep local roots 

Mercy Cedar Rapids offers a unique blend of compassionate care, advanced clinical services, exceptional patient experience, and strong community ties—all delivered with “The Mercy Touch.”