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252+ Physician Jobs in Iowa

Physician positions in Iowa with $250K-$400K salary ranges, burnout scores, and schedule details shown upfront. Filter by no call, remote, and weekday-only.

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252+ Physician Jobs in Iowa Available Now

These 81 roles pay ~$300k median with 6.4/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

UnityPoint Health logo

PRN Hospitalist - Physician - Dubuque, IA

UnityPoint Health

No Nights
Top 25%

in Hospital Medicine

Trinity Health logo

Urgent Care- Physician- Waterloo/CF- $100K Commencement Bonus

Trinity Health

No Call
Above avg

in Physician roles

UnityPoint Health logo

Critical Care - Physician- Sioux City, IA

UnityPoint Health

Top 25%

in Critical Care Medicine

UnityPoint Health logo

Emergency Medicine - Physician - Sioux City, IA

UnityPoint Health

No Call
Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine

UnityPoint Health logo

General Cardiology - Physician - Cedar Rapids, IA

UnityPoint Health

No Weekends
Above avg

in Cardiology

UnityPoint Health logo

Internal Medicine - Physician - West Des Moines

UnityPoint Health

No Call
Top 25%

in Internal Medicine

Waverly Health Center logo

Clinic Physician

Waverly Health Center

No Nights
Top 10%

in Family Medicine

McFarland Clinic logo

Department Supervisor (FT) | Family Medicine | Jefferson | 2026-041

McFarland Clinic

No Weekends
Above avg

in Physician roles

Trinity Health logo

Gastroenterology - Physician - Des Moines - $150k Commencement Bonus

Trinity Health

No Call
Above avg

in Gastroenterology

Clarke County Hospital logo

Family Medicine Physician

Clarke County Hospital

No Weekends
Above avg

in Physician roles

UnityPoint Health logo

Pediatrician - Physician - Hiawatha

UnityPoint Health

No Nights
Above avg

in Pediatrics

UnityPoint Health logo

Pediatrics - Physician - Muscatine

UnityPoint Health

No Nights
Above avg

in Pediatrics

UnityPoint Health logo

Urgent Care - Physician - Marion

UnityPoint Health

No Call
Above avg

in Urgent Care

UnityPoint Health logo

Radiation Oncology - Physician - Dubuque, IA

UnityPoint Health

No Weekends
Top 5%

in Oncology

UnityPoint Health logo

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Ph

UnityPoint Health

No CallNo Nights
Top 5%

in Orthopedic Surgery

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How Iowa Compares for Physician Pay

Iowa against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own physician postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$296k
Pay rank
#25 of 51
Work-life balance
4.9/10 · #36
Open listings
444

Physician pay in Iowa sits level with the $296k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Arkansas leads at $425k.

Physician median pay and work-life-balance score, Iowa compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs IAWLBListings
Iowa (this page)$296k4.9/10444
Arkansas#1$425k+$128k4.8/10137
Minnesotaborders$353k+$57k5.3/101239
Illinoisborders$305k+$9k4.8/101735
Wisconsinborders$294k−$2k5.4/10682
Missouriborders$278k−$19k5.3/10701
South Dakotaborders$271k−$25k3.7/10158
Nebraskaborders$177k−$120k4.5/10112

“borders” = shares a border with Iowa; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

Physician Jobs in Iowa: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

Iowa offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking physician jobs in iowa. With 252+ open positions and salaries ranging from $150K to $320K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Physician Jobs in Iowa on this page have an average score of 7/10, with 55% with no on-call requirements, 50% with no weekends, 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for physician jobs in iowa include UnityPoint Health, Trinity Health, Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Waverly Health Center, and more. Positions span physician jobs iowa. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for physician jobs in iowa, Talkiatry (score: 95.8/100), Up Lift (score: 94.5/100), Cyti Clinics (score: 94.5/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $101K, trending down 3.0% over the past quarter. This data is derived from 15,119+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do physicians earn in Iowa?

Listed physicians in Iowa on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $150K to $320K per year, with a median near $225K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid physicians jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current physicians listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which physicians jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every physician role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. Among current listings, 55% with no on-call and 50% with no weekends. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring physicians in Iowa right now?

Employers currently hiring for physician roles include UnityPoint Health, Trinity Health, Prairie Ridge Integrated Behavioral Healthcare, Waverly Health Center, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many physician jobs in iowa are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 252+ physicians positions in Iowa listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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