No salary listed — similar Cardiologist roles pay ~$477k (median of 53 jobs)
6.9/10 work-life score · Top 10% in Cardiology — ranked against 463 active roles in this specialty
Cardiology Physician Opportunities - Locations throughout Iowa
About the Role
Flexible scheduling. 2-year salary guarantee. PSLF eligible. J-1 waiver available. Build your practice your way.
Join UnityPoint Health as a Cardiology Physician Opportunities - Locations throughout Iowa in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Established teams located in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Dubuque, Fort Dodge, Sioux City and Waterloo.
- Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established and well-known clinic.
- 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.
Requirements
- MD or DO.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiology and/or Cardiovascular subspecialty.
- 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.
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- J-1 visa waiver eligible.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiology Physician Opportunities - Locations throughout Iowa at UnityPoint Health a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 10% in Cardiology — ranked against 463 active Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Cardiology — Physician Career Context
In Iowa, Cardiology listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$625k across 21 listings, vs ~$468k nationally (943 listings).
Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 12.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 6.9/10 on work-life balance for Cardiologist roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
Benefits analysis: Compared to 53 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...
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