Location + Job Details
Hospital Location: North West, IA
Brief Description: This is a licensed 25 bed CAH with 17 actual beds; They have a full radiology complement except nuclear medicine on site. They have three clinics, 2 provider based/RHC and 1 freestanding clinic. One clinic is attached to the hospital and the other two are within 12 miles from the hospital.
Local Industries/Economy: Agricultural is predominant, school systems, coil craft and hospital are the major employers
Start Date: December 30, 2025
Credentialing: 60 days
Schedule: 24-hour shifts
Call: 24/7 call coverage
Details: Critical Access Hospital
ICU Beds: 0Acute Beds: 10Swing Beds: 7SNF Beds:0Average Daily Census: 4-6 medical floorAvg LOS: 1-3 daysAcute/Swing 8-10 daysAverage Encounters per day: 6-8 EDRounding: Starts at 8 am with the team which includes social worker/case manager, pharmacist and nursing.Swing bed weekly rounding: Once per week to discuss transition of care for the swing bed patients.Acuity: CHF, Cellulitis, COPD, Gastro
Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology and Infectious Disease via telemedicine
EMR: Thrive software with Trubridge
ER Volume:
Ancillary Services: Lab, Imaging
Experience + Qualifications
Minimum 2 years of experience practicing autonomouslyAbility to perform all procedures in the Emergency Department and Inpatient SettingActive IA License or the ability to obtainCompensation & Benefits
Independent Contractor (1099)Malpractice Insurance Covered by RPGCall room available on site Read LessRural Physicians Group (RPG) is looking for a hospitalist to join our team at Lourdes Medical Center who is passionate about rural medicine, is looking to make a difference in medically underserved communities, and wants to enjoy a flexible schedule with more autonomy.
We are on a mission to help rural hospitals meet the needs of the people they serve. Our expansive network of passionate, experienced hospitalists, surgicalists and APPs works full-time to solve the healthcare crisis in rural communities, partnering with hospitals to offer continuity of care and improved patient outcomes.
THE OPPORTUNITY
25 acute care beds6 bed ICULevel 3 trauma centerAverage daily census: 22EMR: Meditech with Dragon dictationSome subspecialty and ancillary supportSome procedures requiredLodging designated for hospitalist team providedCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS
Contractor (1099) status - enjoy tax benefits of owning your own businessDaily stipend plus productivity-based incentive compensation optionsShift-based bonus availableRPG will submit billingHousing providedMalpractice insurance provided by RPGSCHEDULE & ACCOMODATIONS
Consistent placement with the ability plan your schedule months in advancein an effort to provide continuity of care and consistency with our small rural communities and hospitals, we require a minimum of 5 day stretch per month (you may work more!)Dedicated and convenient private and comfortable quarters/call-roomQUALIFICATIONS
Board certified in family or internal medicineActive state licensure or ability to obtainAbility to perform full scope of practiceClean malpractice and disciplinary historyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsPrior experience requiredProficiency and willingness to perform some mainline procedures Read Less