Pediatrician - Physician - Hiawatha
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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 Pediatrician - Physician - Hiawatha in United States. Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Pediatrics Physician to join our team in Hiawatha, Iowa. Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.
Key Responsibilities
- 5PM Full time opportunity CR Downtown clinic weekend rotation shifts are typically 6
- 7 per year Daily patient volume is an average of 18
- focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem
- solving skills
Requirements
- B cap exempt) We offer Initial 2
- year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- Call responsibilities required.
- Weekend coverage may be required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Pediatrician - Physician - Hiawatha position at UnityPoint Health includes the following lifestyle factors: flexible scheduling. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
This Pediatrics 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, Pediatrics professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $245k, with the typical range spanning $190k to $320k 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 United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Patient Care, Outpatient Medicine, Team Collaboration, Communication, Analytical Skills, Problem-Solving, Decision Making, Coordination. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pediatrics role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will evaluate, interpret, and coordinate information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care within clinic hours of Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Responsibilities also include sharing call duties, managing daily patient volumes averaging 18-22, and collaborating ...
Benefits package: Generous time off, CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (2)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
Pediatrics shortage = strong negotiating position
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