PRN Hospitalist - Physician - Dubuque, IA
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Job Description
- PRN Hospitalist- Physician– Dubuque, IA
- UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a PRN Hospitalist Physician to join our team in Dubuque, IA
UnityPoint Clinic
UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care.
The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions.
The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.
Dubuque
For over 130 years, Finley Hospital has been an integral part of the greater Dubuque community. As the first hospital in Dubuque, Finley has a long tradition of providing compassionate, quality health care in the communities we serve. Finley grew from a physician–led residential facility to a 126-bed, fully accredited hospital, and now, to a regional healthcare system that includes not only hospital services, but clinic and home services as well.
- Hospitalist schedule is 7on/7off with 12-hour shifts (this role is as needed, PRN)
- 12-hour shifts; 7a-7p
- Each shift staffed with 2 Physicians and 1 APP rounding providers with 1 dedicated admitter from 10-7 pm
- Team of 6 Physicians and 2 APPs
- No overnight shifts
- Epic EMR
Responsibilities
- Procedures optional
- Hospitalist is code leader
- Average patient census of 15-17 patients
- Admission support between 0700-1000 in round robin sequence, majority of admissions goes to dedicated admitter
- Blocked scheduling
- UnityPoint employed Telehospitalist cover overnights
- Excellent work/life balance
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available via HHS waiver process
We Offer
Shift Based Compensation
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.
Community Details
The community of Dubuque has grown into a city with small-town roots. Dubuque is a progressive and welcoming community poised to continue its impressive growth. Residents enjoy a hassle-free commute, safe neighborhoods, unique establishments, delectable cuisine and top-ranked schools – all of which contribute to a quality of life that’s energetic, inviting and distinctively Dubuque.
Please contact Abby Hall, Physician Recruiter, at Abigail.Hall3@unitypoint.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 82% have no call, 42% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 4.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PRN Hospitalist - Physician - Dubuque, IA at UnityPoint Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,189 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts, flexible scheduling.
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