General Cardiology - Physician-Waterloo, IA
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Job Description
Overview
Cardiologist- Physician - Waterloo, Iowa
Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen Hospital is the busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley. We care for more inpatients, outpatients, emergency patients and cardiac patients than any other hospital in our 10-county service area. United Medical Park and Prairie Parkway offer outpatient care in facilities that are built for your comfort and convenience.
UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital and our team of cardiologists form the only comprehensive heart care center in the Cedar Valley
The area's leader in heart care-UnityPoint Health-Waterloo offers full spectrum of advanced cardiovascular services, from prevention and diagnostic through treatment and cardiac rehabilitation.
Recognized as a Truven Top 50 Heart Hospital six times for offering better outcomes for patients.
The physicians and staff are committed to the highest level of heart care for patients in Northeast Iowa while offering a wide range of service
Diverse practice covers sub-specialization in interventional cardiology, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology.
- Part of a large multi-specialty group, including primary care, providing a built-in referral base.
- State of the art dedicated heart and vascular center
The American College of Cardiology has recognized Allen Hospital as an accredited Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI for demonstrated expertise and commitment to treating patients with chest pain
Utilizes EPIC as an electronic health record both for inpatient and outpatient services.
Responsibilities
- Clinic hours: M-F 830AM-5PM
- Full call participation, equal share nights, weekends, daytime hospital rounds
Our board-certified cardiologists are dedicated to helping prevent, manage — and overcome — heart or vascular disease
- Heart care includes Cardiovascular and cardiothoracic Surgery
- 204 bed Hospital with well-established hospitalist team
- Excellent specialty support
- 12 Bed ICU with intensivist
31 Bed ED and Level 3 Trauma Center with Specially trained Physician and Nurses in providing emergency care, as well as in trauma and resuscitation.
Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- 24/7 hospitalist program is responsible for adult and pediatric inpatients
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of State
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
We offer
- Competitive compensation package
- Attractive incentive package
A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
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
Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley!
Please contact Andrea Sims, Physician Recruiter, at andrea.sims@unitypoint.org
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Cardiology - Physician-Waterloo, IA at UnityPoint Health a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Cardiology — ranked against 485 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
Of the 34 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 62% have no call, 26% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 9.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
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