Hospital Medicine Medical Director | Easy Drive From Des Moines!

Leadership. Strategy. Purpose.

In hospital medicine, clinical leadership drives meaningful change. Our physician teams deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care throughout the inpatient journey, ensuring timely decisions, coordinated treatment plans, and seamless transitions. We lead with clarity, compassion, and a commitment to operational excellence.

With a national footprint and decades of experience, our hospital medicine programs are built on strong physician leadership, data-driven performance, and a culture of collaboration. Whether managing complex cases or optimizing hospital workflows, our hospitalists are empowered to make a lasting impact, supported by systems that prioritize autonomy, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Lead A Dynamic Team at Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, as our newest Hospitalist Program Medical Director

We believe in bringing "better" to our local community in Cedar Rapids -better care, better collaboration, and a deep commitment to the people we serve. We'd love to talk if you're looking for a role that supports your professional growth and connection to a vibrant community.

We are hiring a program medical director to serve in both a clinical and leadership capacity.

Local Team Collaboration:

• Join our close-knit team of 14 physicians and 8 advanced practice providers at Mercy Medical Center.

• We have enjoyed our partnership with Mercy Medical Center since 2015 and are a trusted and consulted team on many hospital-wide initiatives.

• We value our collaboration with the nurses and specialists throughout the hospital. Patients are our top priority, and we do a great job of always keeping that focus at the forefront.

Qualifications:

• Board-certified/eligible in family or internal medicine.

• Minimum of two years of hospital medicine leadership experience in an Associate Medical Director or Director-level role.

• We proudly sponsor H1B visa candidates and provide in-house visa specialists, licensing, and credentialing support. All required filing fees for the visa are covered by Sound.

Scheduling:

• A combination of clinical and administrative time.

• 8 clinical shifts per month, and 84 hours a month of protected administrative time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide oversight and leadership to a team of seasoned providers

• collaborate with both Sound Physicians leaders, as well as hospital leaders, in meeting key goals in care delivery and quality metrics

Living and Working in Cedar Rapids:

• Many who come to Cedar Rapids are pleasantly surprised to find a highly diverse population base. This is mainly due to major employers such as Collins Aerospace and Transamerica. These world-renowned companies, coupled with the University of Iowa (located 30 minutes from Cedar Rapids), equate to the celebration of cultural diversity that makes Cedar Rapids feel comfortable to many worldwide.

Rewards and Compensation:

• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.

• 401k with matching contributions.

• Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage.

• Mental health counseling.

• Annual CME allowance.

• Relocation assistance available.

• Leadership development programs.

• Continuing education and professional licensing support.