Hospitalist Job at Great River Health in Fort Madison, IA

Find an EXCELLENT quality of life and a FANTASTIC practice experience in a great Midwestern Community on the majestic Mississippi River with
GREAT RIVER HEALTH !

We are expanding!!  Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center - Fort Madison, is adding two NP's to our hospitalist group.  These positions will have a lot of autonomy in practice and an amazing one week on, one week off schedule... with TWO weeks off per year (for a total of 168 shifts!).  Help with admissions, discharges and rounding with the support of an onsite internal medicine physician.  Collaborate closely with nursing, social work, the Emergency Department and other specialties to provide world-class care right here close to home!

Exceptional NP Hospitalist 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 Hospitalist team loves working here. Why?

✅ A true family atmosphere among Hospitalist—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:

💰 $140,000+ annual pay PLUS a $15,000 commencement bonus
🌴 Work 168 shifts, not the normal 182 shifts... that's equal to two weeks of vacation + full benefits, malpractice coverage
📅 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 ICU coverage and procedures are optional
• 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!
• One physician and one NP cover an average of 25-30 patients... manageable volume!

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 Hospitalists, this is the place for you.

Let’s start the conversation today!

GRHS Credo
I show Respect
I am Committed to those we serve
I am Responsible for safety and high performance
I listen and Communicate effectively
I have a sense of Ownership

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