General Cardiology - Physician - Cedar Rapids, 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 UnityPoint Health as a General Cardiology Physician – M-F Clinic Hours in United States. Overview UnityPoint Clinic and St. Luke’s Cedar Rapids is actively recruiting for a General Cardiologist to join our team in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem
- solving skills
Requirements
- B cap exempt) J
- 1 waiver sponsorship available We offer Initial 2
- year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative
Benefits & Compensation
- Signing bonus: $1.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- No weekends required.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers a signing bonus, student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Cardiology - Physician - Cedar Rapids, IA at UnityPoint Health a 7.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 15% of all Cardiology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
This Cardiology 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, Cardiology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $440k, with the typical range spanning $340k to $600k 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 Cedar Rapids, 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: General cardiology, Patient care, Clinical diagnostics, Cardiac rehabilitation, Care coordination, Interventional cardiology, Structural heart disease, Peripheral vascular. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Cardiology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate, interpret, and coordinate patient care in both inpatient and outpatient settings. They will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to improve health outcomes and provide comprehensive cardiovascular services.
Benefits package: Generous time off and CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Attractive incentive package, Dedicated provider resources. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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