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6.4/10 work-life score · Above average in Surgery — ranked against 757 active roles in this specialty
General Surgery-Physician, Wa
About the Role
1:5 call. Da Vinci XI robotics. PSLF eligible. J-1 waiver. Flexible scheduling. Teaching opportunities. Low cost of living. Actually have a life in the Cedar Valley.
Join UnityPoint Health as a General Surgery-Physician, Wa in Waterloo, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
- Clinic-based consultations and surgical procedures.
- Clinic hours 8AM-5PM.
- Office procedures varies per provider.
- Call 1:5 rotation with group.
Requirements
- MD or DO.
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Surgery.
- 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 physicians 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.
- Call responsibilities required.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in Waterloo, Iowa.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Surgery-Physician, Waterloo, IA at UnityPoint Health a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Surgery — ranked against 757 active Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 58% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
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
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