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UnityPoint Health
Dubuque, Iowa

General Cardiology - Physician - Dubuque, IA

Cardiology Above average in CardiologyFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1 day ago · Verified live

Job Description

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a General Cardiologist to join our team in Dubuque, IA.

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 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.

  • Established team of 1 physician and 2 Advanced Practitioners
  • Established practice serving the Dubuque community
  • Multi-regional support from other Cardiology physicians from nearby Cedar Rapids market
  • 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

Responsibilities

  • Shared call amongst the providers. Physician sees own patients for call during business hours
  • Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
  • Two nearby outreach locations are visited by Physician once per month
  • Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
  • Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in General Cardiology
  • 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

We offer

  • Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
  • 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
  • Dubuque

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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical decision makingAnalytical skillsTeam collaborationInpatient careOutpatient care

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 35 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 60% have no call, 26% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 10.2% 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).

Top Cardiologist Jobs

9 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution9 jobs · 7 employers

3
<$475k
4
$475k-600k
1
$700k
1
$842k

Annual compensation range

#1

Cardiologist - Non-Invasive / Invasive

Evergreen Health · Monroe, Washington

$557k-$842k
#2

Cardiologist - Optum NY

UnitedHealth Group · Hicksville, New York

$368k-$700k
#3

Inpatient Cardiologist – EvergreenHealth, Kirkland, WA, Seattle East Side

$500k-$550k
#4

Cardiologist Physician

$250k-$500k
+ 7 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

5.1/ 10
Listing-based score

Above average in Cardiology

  • 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

Initial 2-year salary guarantee
Attractive incentive package
Generous time off
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
Dedicated provider resources for work-life balance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility