Is THIS the PEDIATRIC Job YOU'VE Been Looking For? ONSITE DAYCARE!!

Your Dream Pediatric Job is Waiting - Iowa’s Best-Kept Secret!

The members of our medical staff love it here—and for good reason! Some love the flexible schedules that let them travel the world. Others rave about the AMAZING onsite gym just steps from their office. Many appreciate working in a thriving, independent health system with no local competition but big enough to have nearly every specialty. Some enjoy the beauty of all four seasons, while others love the charm of living along the Mighty Mississippi River.

And almost ALL of them love the incredible work-life balance, the supportive administration, and the tight-knit, family-friendly community.

Oh, and let’s not forget—we paid ALL of our medical staff 100% throughout the COVID pandemic. Financial security? We’ve got it.

A Turnkey Pediatric Opportunity in a Thriving Practice

We’re looking for our next great teammate to join our well-established Pediatric group in the region’s premier independent health system. This is not your typical rural practice—while there’s no local competition, you’re not in the middle of nowhere—you’re in the middle of everywhere! Nestled along the scenic banks of the Mississippi River in Fort Madison, IA, you’ll enjoy all the benefits of small-town living with easy access to big-city amenities.

Why You’ll Love Practicing Here:

There’s no such thing as a perfect job—but there are jobs that people truly love. And at Great River Health, our Medical Staff loves working here. Why?

• A true family atmosphere among the Medical Staff—teamwork and camaraderie matter here.
• World-class care—our team is dedicated to excellence.
• Big enough to have diverse pathology, small enough for no local competition.
• A supportive, open-door administration that values your voice.
• A welcoming, family-friendly community with top-tier schools.
• Financial security you can count on— we paid ALL medical staff 100% during the COVID pandemic.

Why This is the Opportunity You’ve Been Waiting For:

• $300,000+ annual pay with bonus pay available... and you can be as BUSY as YOU want to be!!
• $50,000 commencement bonus!!
• 7 weeks off - Easy to schedule the necessary time off you need for you and your family and friends! 
• Fair rotation of shift coverage—because work-life balance matter.
• A 380-bed, independent, and financially stable health system to support you and your patients
• Fair and balanced compensation model—you’re on equal footing with partners from day one
• 24/7 board-certified IM physicians staffing the Hospital, ABEM/residency trained ER docs, and STABLE nursing for seamless care coordination.

A Community You’ll Love to Call Home

• Live the way you want! Choose from prestigious gated communities, golf course living, or spacious acreage to build your dream home.
• Top-ranked public and private schools—a fantastic place to raise a family.  You can open enroll in Iowa and your tax dollars follow you to private schools... so YOU choose the school that is best for YOUR kids and family! 
• Scenic riverfront town with 11 parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation.
• Two of Iowa’s top 10 golf courses and a country club with tennis, pool, and fitness center.
• Big-city convenience in a suburban setting: Target, Starbucks, Panera, Chick Fil A, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, and 25+ local independent restaurants.
• Easy access to major cities: 1-hour to Iowa City, direct daily JET service to Chicago, and Amtrak to Chicago.
• 22% lower cost of living than the national average—your dollar goes further here!
• Iowa recently ranked the #1 State for Physician Earning Potential!!! 

This is not just another job—it’s a chance to build the career and lifestyle you’ve always wanted. If you’re looking for stability, autonomy, and a team that truly values its Medical Staff, this is the place for you.

If you’re looking for stability, strong earning potential, a phenomenal work-life balance, and a welcoming community, this is the perfect opportunity. Whether you prefer an active lifestyle with boating, golfing, and hiking or want a place where your family can thrive with top-rated schools and endless recreation, you’ll find it all here.

Come See Why Our Physicians Love It Here!

GRHS Credo
I show  Respect
I am  Committed  to those we serve
I am  Responsible  for safety and high performance
I listen and  Communicate  effectively
I have a sense of  Ownership

Empowering People, Transforming Lives and Fulfilling Dreams.... Great River Health 

Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center – Fort Madison Campus is a 50 bed community hospital designed to bring a full range of health care services to our region. Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center Services allow our patients to experience continuity of care with communication and teamwork throughout the organization driving our success.

Whether our patients stay with us as an inpatient, are in need of diagnostic services or benefit from our outpatient services, it is our goal to provide compassionate care using state of the art technology. Our award-winning health care professionals are held to high standards of behavior, using proven tools to ensure that patient safety and positive outcomes are a top priority. 

Fort Madison Campus

• Has a long history of excellence in health care.
• In May of 1987 the new 58,000 square foot hospital and adjoining office building were dedicated.
• Since then there have been multiple additions and improvements made to the facility making it a state of the art health care system complete with newly remodeled, private in-patient rooms; expanded surgery center; themed Birthplace rooms; Wound Center; 23,500 square foot Outpatient Rehabilitation Services Center; enhanced Radiology department and a functional business center with three conference rooms.
• In August of 2018, FMCH joined forces with neighboring Great River Health System to continue to provide the best health care possible for the people of Southeast Iowa while maintaining its independence and keeping leadership and management local.

Fort Madison is a beautiful Mississippi River community, with plenty to offer everyone. From the up and coming downtown for the young professional, to the strong athletic and educational programs for the growing families, and scenic landscape...Fort Madison is a great place for any one! Our quaint community offers a small-town life with the amenities of national shopping chains nearby.

Looking for a weekend trip to a large Midwestern city? We're in the process of renovating our historic downtown Train Depot, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. If you leave Fort Madison at breakfast time, you can arrive in Kansas City and Chicago earlier than lunch! We're less than two hours from the Quad Cities and Des Moines is a leisurely (and short) drive from the center of town.