Infectious Disease - Physician- Des Moines, IA
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 7 ID docs. Antimicrobial stewardship. Loan forgiveness. No salary listed. Impact lives daily. Des Moines living. Apply now.
Work-Life Balance Factors
Physician-led organization Work-life balance emphasized
Key Responsibilities
- Join a well-established and reputable team of 7 Infectious Disease physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
Benefits & Compensation
- Infectious disease consultation and follow up at 3 UnityPoint Health Des Moines (UPH-DM) hospitals (within a 10 mile radius)
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
Work Schedule
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Infectious Disease - Physician- Des Moines, IA at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Infectious Disease physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context
This Infectious Disease 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.
Nationally, Infectious Disease professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $270k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $360k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
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 Des Moines, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Benefits package: Generous time off, CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, J-1 waiver sponsorship available. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Infectious Disease physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.
Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
2mo ago
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