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UnityPoint Health
Dubuque, Iowa

PRN Hospitalist - Physician - Dubuque, IA

Hospital MedicineIncludes callNo nightsPer Diem

Compensation

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Posted 5mo ago

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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Hospitalist servicesClinical documentation

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.

Top contract/1099 Hospital Medicine Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 10 employers

3
<$280k
17
$280k-310k
1
$330k
4
$340k-370k
2
$370k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks24 jobs · 10 employers

401k / retirement match
96% this job
Sign-on bonus
4%
CME allowance
4% this job
Relocation assistance
4%
PSLF eligible
4% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Physician, Adult Hospitalist (Castro Valley, CA)

Sutter Health · Castro Valley, California

$180-$190/hr
#2

Physician Advisor 10am-6pm

St. Joseph's Health · Paterson, New Jersey

$160-$180/hr
#3

Physician - Hospitalist - Swing Shift

$358k-$366k
#4

Physician - Hospitalist (Swing Shift)

$358k-$366k
+ 25 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.1this job 6.0
Better work-life than 80% of Hospital Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,189 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No nights
  • Includes call

Living in Dubuque

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$250k
Typical market rent
$1,076/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
87.3
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Dubuque, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Visa sponsorship
J-1 waiver sponsorship