Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician– Sioux City, IA

1 month ago
Sioux City, IowaFull TimeSurgery
✓ No Weekends

Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician– Sioux City, IA in United States. Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Sioux City, Iowa. Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.

Key Responsibilities

  • provide the best level of health and well-being.
  • lead and build our Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Sioux City.
  • Lead and grow a CTS program with strong system support Collaborate with established Interventional, Elect.
  • Provide the best outcome for every patient every time Qualifications MD or DO Board Eligible or Board Certif.

Requirements

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  • 1 waiver sponsorship available We offer: Initial 2
  • year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
  • Visa sponsorship available.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic SurgeryProgram LeadershipCardiovascular Service Line BuildingInterventional Cardiology CollaborationElectrophysiology CollaborationGeneral Cardiology CollaborationVascular Collaboration24-Hour Call Model ManagementSurgical ExpertiseCollaborative MindsetEntrepreneurial Mindset
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician– Sioux City, IA position at UnityPoint Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery position at UnityPoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sioux City, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

  • No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic Surgery, Program Leadership, Cardiovascular Service Line Building, Interventional Cardiology Collaboration, Electrophysiology Collaboration, General Cardiology Collaboration, Vascular Collaboration, 24-Hour Call Model Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will be responsible for leading and growing a Cardiothoracic Surgery (CTS) program, utilizing system support and collaborating with established cardiology and vascular teams. A key function involves building a sustainable 24-hour call model while leveraging referral bases from employed...

Benefits package: Initial 2-year salary guarantee, Attractive incentive package, Generous time off and CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Dedicated provider resources for work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About UnityPoint Health

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Benefits & Perks

Initial 2-year salary guarantee
Attractive incentive package
Generous time off and CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Dedicated provider resources for work-life balance

Protective Factors (2)

No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)

Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)

Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full-time

Posted

1mo ago

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