MercyOne Clinton Medical Center in Clinton, Iowa is recruiting a full-time Emergency Medicine physician to join its established emergency department at a 163-licensed-bed, full-service acute care hospital with a 130-year history of regional healthcare leadership. The facility operates a designated trauma center, two cardiac catheterization labs, a radiation oncology center affiliated with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, and renal dialysis services — delivering genuine breadth of subspecialty backup for emergency providers. Clinton sits on the Mississippi River at the Iowa-Illinois border, offering a low cost of living and a strong quality of life within a two-hour drive of both the Quad Cities and Iowa City.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive compensation structure with flexible scheduling designed to support work/life balance
- Professional liability insurance with tail coverage included
- CME access through a dedicated physician institute, including professional development tools and educational resources
- Clinician wellness program available to all providers
- Leadership and career growth opportunities within a large, nationally recognized physician practice
- Stability and infrastructure of one of the largest physician practice organizations in the United States
Practice Highlights
- 163 licensed beds across two main campuses serving a bi-state (Iowa and Illinois) regional catchment
- Designated trauma center providing full emergency trauma stabilization and management
- Two on-site cardiac catheterization labs offering immediate interventional cardiology backup
- Radiation oncology center operating in formal affiliation with the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
- Renal dialysis services on campus, supporting complex medical patients in the ED
- Home health, hospice, and home medical equipment services extending the continuum of care
- Staff of more than 800 employees across the system — the area's largest employer — reflecting institutional depth and operational stability
Qualifications
- Board certification or board eligibility in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Emergency Medicine residency
- Active Iowa medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start
- Comfort managing the full spectrum of community and regional trauma-center acuity
About the Community
Clinton, Iowa sits along the Mississippi River at the Iowa-Illinois state line, offering a genuine small-city lifestyle with easy access to larger metro amenities — the Quad Cities are approximately 30 miles south and Iowa City is roughly 90 miles west. The region features riverfront recreation, affordable housing, highly regarded public schools, and a tight-knit community atmosphere that consistently attracts physicians seeking a sustainable, family-friendly pace of life. Four-season outdoor recreation, including boating, fishing, and trail systems along the Mississippi, rounds out a compelling quality-of-life profile for clinicians relocating from larger urban markets.