<p>A physician-led dermatology practice in Cedar Rapids, Iowa is recruiting a board-certified or board-eligible General Dermatologist to meet strong, sustained patient demand in one of the Midwest's most underserved dermatology markets. The position offers full-scope practice across medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology with genuine clinical autonomy under physician-led governance. Cedar Rapids — Iowa's second-largest city and the anchor of the Eastern Iowa Corridor — combines a low cost of living, a thriving arts-and-food scene, and easy access to a Big Ten university town, making it a compelling destination for a dermatologist ready to build a high-volume, high-satisfaction practice.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with uncapped quarterly productivity bonus</li> <li>Signing bonus and relocation assistance provided</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity — a defined path to practice ownership</li> <li>Flexible 4–5 day work schedule</li> <li>Full malpractice coverage with tail insurance included</li> <li>CME reimbursement and paid CME time off</li> <li>Comprehensive benefits package: health, dental, vision, and 401(k)</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-scope general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — no artificial scope restrictions</li> <li>Strong and growing patient demand in a demonstrably underserved dermatology market, supporting rapid panel build</li> <li>Physician-led governance structure preserving clinical autonomy and independent decision-making</li> <li>Collaborative team environment within an established, well-run practice</li> <li>Eastern Iowa Corridor location draws a broad regional referral base from Cedar Rapids and surrounding communities</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li> <li>Completion of an ACGME-accredited dermatology residency</li> <li>Active Iowa medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Iowa</li> <li>Comfort with the full spectrum of general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology procedures</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Cedar Rapids is Iowa's second-largest city and consistently underestimated — median home prices near $200K and a cost of living 14% below the national average give physicians exceptional purchasing power without sacrificing quality of life. The NewBo District anchors a lively food-and-drink scene, the National Czech & Slovak Museum adds genuine cultural depth, and the College Community School District ranks among Iowa's strongest. Outdoor recreation is immediately accessible: Indian Creek Nature Center offers 300 acres of prairie and forest trails minutes from downtown, and Palisades-Kepler State Park delivers bluff-top hiking along the Cedar River. Iowa City — home to the University of Iowa and its Big Ten campus — is just 30 minutes south on I-380, adding a university-town energy and world-class academic medical resources within easy reach.</p>