Rheumatology Job at Great River Health in West Burlington, IA

Our docs love it here for different reasons. Some love the time off and flexible scheduling that gives them the ability to travel the world. Others love the AMAZING gym right down the hallway from their office. Many of them love the fact that we have no local competition, but are big enough to have almost all specialties. Some love the four seasons here in Iowa. Many of them love their staff and patients so much, they couldn't imagine working anywhere else. Lots of them love the open door policy with administration. Some like the two prestigious golf courses, the new MULTI MILLION dollar marina nearby, others the hunting and fishing and everyone loves our wonderful schools and family friendly community! Almost all of them love how easy life is here in Burlington, but how "big city" the health system is. What would you love about working here? Let's find out!!    

Exceptional Rheumatology Opportunity in a Supportive, High-Earning, and Family-Friendly Community

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:

This particular opening is an exciting TURNKEY opportunity with a well-established Rheumatology practice in the region's premier independent health system and hospital.
Walk in and be as busy as you'd like from day one! Great River Health has an excellent situation for someone looking for an established opportunity that offers tremendous stability. This group enjoys NO local competition, like many rural practices, but isn't in the middle of nowhere, its in the middle of everywhere on the banks of the Mississippi River in picturesque Burlington, IA!

💰 $400,000+ annual pay with RVU bonuses available from day one PLUS a $50,000 commencement bonus and $15k for relocation
🌴 7 weeks off with 7 more days off for the Holidays! 
📅 Fair rotation of shift coverage—because work-life balance matters
🏥 A 380-bed, independent, and financially stable health system
👨‍⚕️ Team-based compensation model—you’re on equal footing with partners from day one
🚨 24/7 board-certified EM physicians staffing the ER for seamless care coordination

• NO Inpatient coverage or ED night or weekend call
• ED is right down the hall for easy access to admissions.
• Big enough to have most specialists for consult support, but small enough that there is only one group of each!

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.
🌊 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 flights to St. Louis & Chicago, and Amtrak to Chicago.
💰 22% lower cost of living than the national average—your dollar goes further here!

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.

Let’s start the conversation today!

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I listen and Communicate effectively
I have a sense of Ownership

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