UnityPoint Health·Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The physician is responsible for admitting and rounding on adult medical and surgical patients. Duties include managing a shared schedule of days, nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure quality patient care.
Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Hospitalist Physician to join our team in Cedar Rapids, IA.
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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 a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare.
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UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care.
The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions.
The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.
UnityPoint Health – Cedar Rapids serves a seven-county area surrounding Cedar Rapids.
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Luke’s Hospital is the only hospital in Cedar Rapids designated as a Top 50 Heart Hospital six times, has been named a top 50 Hospital in the Nation by Healthgrades, named one of the nation’s 100 Top Hospitals by PINC AI nine times and also has been honored eight times as one of Becker’s Hospital Review’s ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’.
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Luke’s has been named the Best Hospital in Iowa by Newsweek for the past two years and is also a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
Well established Hospitalist program since 2006, currently includes 20 physician & 4 APP's Care team support that includes 5 dedicated hospitalist RNs for care coordination and rounding efficiency + 1 Diabetes Managesment CDCES RN Provider request driven schedule - flexible and accommodating Shifts available Day shift 7a-7p Night shift 7p-7a PM Swing shift 2p-12a Full-time is 2080 hours per year Excellent multi-specialty support and procedural support Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination Open ICU with intensivist availability to consult
Admitting/Rounding on medical/surgical patients 18-years of age and older (adult) Days/Nights/Weekends/Holidays - shared equally amongst group Excellent work/life balance with flexible scheduling
MD or DO Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine; Must be board certified within year of employment 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 Shift based compensation with annual performance incentive 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. 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 Vibrant, unique and industrious, Cedar Rapids is one of Iowa’s centers of excellence for arts and culture and an economic hub of the state’s Eastern region. As the second-largest city in the state, “The City of Five Seasons” offers its residents a wide variety of amenities, attractions and career opportunities on par with its nearby, out-of-state counterparts (Chicago, St. Louis and Minneapolis) without the high cost of living, hustle and bustle. Learn more about Cedar Rapids and why it offers one of the best places to live, work and play in the Midwest. Please contact Abby Hall, Physician Recruiter, at Abigail.Hall3@unitypoint.org
Candidates must hold an MD or DO and be Board Eligible or Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine. An unrestricted license to practice in Iowa and the authority to prescribe medications are required.
Market context
In Iowa, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand for primary and specialty care, especially in communities where access can be limited. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and alignment with the organization’s mission; this posting also lists a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original job description before applying.
