EMERGENCY MEDICINE FACULTY PHYSICIAN

The Department of Emergency Medicine at University of Iowa Health Care invites recent graduate and experienced physicians to apply for academic-based or community-based faculty positions.

The primary practice site (academic-based vs. community-based) will be determined by multiple factors to include department and applicant considerations, applicant’s qualifications and experience and needs of the overall health care system.

Salary, academic rank at the Assistant, Associate, or full Professor level, and faculty track are commensurate with the applicant’s qualifications, experience, career goals, and research interests.

Opportunities exist for involvement in Pediatric Emergency Medicine, EMS, Ultrasound, Research, Toxicology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Critical Care, Sports Medicine, Global Medicine, Social Medicine, plus many more.

The University of Iowa Health Care Medical Center University Campus is a Level 1 Trauma Center for adults and children and the state of Iowa’s only comprehensive academic medical center. We host a core medical student clerkship, emergency medicine residency program for physicians and PAs, and multiple fellowship programs.

The department also oversees multiple community emergency departments with plans to expand sites as the health system grows. 

Extremely competitive salary enhanced by an excellent fringe benefits package; CME funding; exceptional opportunities for career development and advancement; a collegial work environment; and family friendly community.

Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any misconduct history or pending research misconduct investigation including but not limited to sexual misconduct in prior employment and provide a related release and will be subject to a criminal background and credential check.

• Applicants must have MD or DO degree (or equivalent) and be a graduate of an ACGME-accredited training program.

• For appointment at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor, candidates must possess impeccable clinical skills, show evidence of strong organizational and leadership skills, and a demonstrated track record as a physician with a strong commitment to clinical excellence, medical education, and research/scholarship.


• Must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the State of Iowa.

• Applicants must be board eligible, or board certified in Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or in Pediatric Emergency Medicine by the American Board of Emergency Medicine or American Board of Pediatrics at time of hire.  

Formal fellowship training to include Pediatric Emergency Medicine, EMS, Ultrasound, Research, Toxicology, Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Critical Care, Sports Medicine, Global Medicine, and Social Medicine plus other pertinent programs.

• Prior experience in academic Emergency Medicine. 


• Prior teaching experience in the medical sciences, post graduate level. 


• Prior research experience/scholarship in Emergency Medicine or the health sciences.


• Demonstrated experience providing patient focused care as a member of a multi-disciplinary team. 


• Effective interpersonal and written communication skills and a strong commitment to academic medicine. 


• Desirable attributes include a record of innovative and effective administrative and fiscal leadership, a record of excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated experience promoting an inclusive workforce, positive interactions with students, staff and faculty.  

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