Radiation Oncology - Physician - Dubuque, IA
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Job Description
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Radiation Oncologist 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.
- Join a group of 6 Physicians across 3 markets
- M-F 8a-4:30pm; 4 day work-week possible
- 15-20 patients per day
Responsibilities
Our group of employed radiation oncologists is seeking additional member(s) to fill the needs in a growing community.
We are a hospital-based group that enjoys excellent work-life balance (4-day work week and flexible vacation). We have a long-established referral network and are particularly interested in candidates with brachytherapy experience. Generous base salary with moving bonus and achievable production-based bonuses after one year.
Full time or part time options available.
Modalities
- HDR brachytherapy (Breast, Prostate, Gyne, Interstitial)
- LDR (Prostate)
- Lutathera
- RapidArc
- SBRT/SRS
- Hyperthermia
Equipment
- TrueBeam STX
- TrueBeam
- Halcyon
- GE Discovery & GE Litespeed CT simulators
- Varisource IX afterloader
- BSD 500 hyperthermia
- Programs
- Active clinical trial participation partnering with Iowa Oncology Research Association (IORA)
- Multidisciplinary tumor boards (Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GU)
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
- 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
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.
Please contact Drew Birdsall, Physician Talent Partner at Andrew.Birdsall@UnityPoint.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Radiation Oncology - Physician - Dubuque, 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 5% in Oncology — ranked against 654 active Oncology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
Of the 33 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 3% are remote, 64% have no call, 33% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.4 / 10 · top 5% in oncology | ranked against 654 Oncology listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $484k (middle half $413k–$575k)132 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Iowa | 260 active | 22,538 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 3% remote · 64% no call · 33% no weekends33 benchmarked listings |
| Physician pay trend | +1.7% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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