We are seeking BC/BE Emergency Medicine Physicians to work in Council Bluffs, Iowa at Alegent Health Mercy Hospital. The opportunity offers:

• 12-hour shifts
• Ownership and incentives through equity model
• Competitive compensation with outstanding benefits package
• Collegial and family oriented environment
• Reasonable workloads
• Life-long learning opportunities

Alegent Health Mercy Hospital has been setting the standard for what community medical centers in the Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie region for over 35 years. Mercy Hospital has recently received Magnet Status and the Emergency Department has been ranked #1 in the nation for patient satisfaction according to patient satisfaction surveys. Mercy Hospital is licensed for 178 beds and is part of the Alegent Health System, one of the nation's top 100 fully integrated healthcare systems.

At Alegent Health Mercy Hospital, located in Council Bluffs, Iowa, patients are at the heart of our patient-focused care. Our campus is designed to heal the body, mind and spirit of every person in a more comfortable, less stressful hospital environment. Our full range of medical sevices include a new Pavilion featuring enhancements in heart & vascular care, surgery, maternity, cancer care, and diagnostic imaging.

Alegent Health is the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare system in Nebraska and southwest Iowa. It is comprised of nine acute care hospitals, two long-term care facilities, more than 100 sites of service and has over 1,300 physicians on its medical staff. Alegent Health serves over 320,000 patients each year. Alegent Health is ranked first in the country in quality and patient satisfaction according to the Network for Regional Healthcare Improvement (NRHI). We have an exceptional commitment to provide patient focused care for the body, mind and spirit of every person.

Omaha, Nebraska

Omaha is Nebraska'a largest city and has evolved from a dot on the map to a destination of choice for corporations, creative artists, academic and medical researchers, and young professionals.  Our 800,000 metropolitan area residents appreciate a cost of living well below the national average.  Omaha has a strong and vibrant business community, and the city is home to five Fortune 500 companies including ConAgra Foods, Union Pacific Railroad and Mututal of Omaha.  We are home to the NCAA college World Series and the world renowned Henry Doorly Zoo.  Greater Omaha has a strong system of public and private schools.  We are also fortunate to have a wide array of public and private institutes of higher learning.  Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine named Omaha the nation's "2011 Best-Value-City in America" to live, work and play.  So no matter what your lifestyle is, Omaha has something to offer everyone. 

Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs is a city grounded in history with our eye on the future. Nestled between the Missouri River and the picturesque bluffs of Southwest Iowa, Council Bluffs, is a community of approximately 65,000 people. We have the best of both worlds – small town feel with big city amenities minutes away. You’ll find appealing neighborhoods, great schools, and excellent cost-of-living. For outdoor enthusiasts, we offer hiking trails, fishing, hunting, gaming, boating, skiing, biking; for those who prefer to stay indoors, we have concerts, casinos, musicals, opera, symphony, museums, festivals, and much more.

For additional information regarding this

exciting opportunity, contact 

Pam Hitchens
Physician Recruitment
402-343-4519
http://www.alegent.com