UnityPoint Health·Sioux City, Iowa
The physician will manage an average of 8-14 patients per day, coordinating care and making clinical recommendations. Responsibilities include on-site shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and providing overnight call support from home.
Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a PRN Critical Care Physician to join our team in Sioux City, 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 by Becker’s Healthcare.
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.
UnityPoint Clinic 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.
Sioux City UnityPoint Health Downtown - Sioux City provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Sioux City and the surrounding Siouxland area.
UnityPoint Health Downtown offers a full range of services and programs that includes a state-of-the-art surgical center, 24/7 cardiovascular care, and Level III emergency department.
In addition, UnityPoint Health - Sioux City is also home to St.
Luke’s College which provides high-quality, health system-based education to individuals looking for careers in health care.
Closed ICU Specialists include: Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Nephrology, General-Trauma Surgery, Ortho, Urologogy, GI, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease, Neurology, and more.
24/7 hospitalist program is responsible for inpatients Overnight support from APPs
Average of 8-14 patients per day On-site 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with overnight call from hom 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. Flexible scheduling available ( 7 on 7off, 10 on 10 off) Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
MD or DO Board Eligible or Board Certified in Critical Care 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 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. Sioux City Sioux City has grown to be one of Iowa’s largest cities – and its meteoric rise isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Sioux City is now one of northwest Iowa’s hubs for food production, healthcare, education, tourism and retail. Residents enjoy some of the most affordable housing in the nation, and there’s always something going on – whether it’s Saturday in the Park, one of the largest music festivals in the region, or any number of indoor and outdoor attractions such as Cone Park, the award-winning Art Center or the Sioux City Symphony. Whatever your tastes and whatever your career path, there’s something for everyone in Sioux City.
Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree and be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Critical Care. An unrestricted license to practice in Iowa and federal authority to prescribe medications are required.
Market context
Critical care physician roles in Iowa are often shaped by hospital coverage needs and the ability to step into high-acuity settings on short notice. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for board eligibility or certification, an Iowa license, and prescribing authority, along with experience managing complex ICU patients. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit and focus your application on licensure, board status, and critical care experience.
