Hospitalist Jobs in Iowa
Hospitalist jobs in Iowa are concentrated in Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids, where large systems like UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and MercyOne operate busy inpatient programs at every seniority level from new attending to department lead. Demand is strongest for hospitalists with experience in internal medicine, complex care management, and post-acute transitions, reflecting Iowa's aging rural population and the systems that serve it. The market is active year-round, with teaching affiliates and regional medical centers adding positions consistently. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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This position will function as an Advanced Practice Provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service.
Role Expectations:
- Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
- Develop and implement outpatient treatment plan with multidisciplinary team, including admissions, pre- and post-operative management, and procedures.
- Ability to write consultation, admission, daily progress, and postoperative notes in an accurate and concise manner with documentation for appropriate billing.
- Procedures in accordance with privileging process may include, but not limited to, excision of soft tissue mass, incision and drainage of abscess, wound debridement, wound vac dressing, laceration repair, casting and splinting.
- Potential first assist in OR.
- Education of patient and family, resident and medical students, nursing staff regarding treatment plan.
- Evaluate and develop a treatment plan with multidisciplinary team for pre- and post-operative Plastic Surgery patients, manage acute and chronic diagnoses with and independent of staff physicians.
Percent of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week
Schedule: 8-hour shifts with half hour lunch
Location: UI Main campus
Pay Grade: 7A
Benefit Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits
Required Qualifications:
Physician Associate (PA):
- Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Eligible to be licensed by the State of Iowa to perform as a Physician Associate.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
- Active BLS certification.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
or
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):
- Master's or Doctorate degree from accredited program with Family Practice or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Current certification in specialty area and active Iowa RN and ARNP licenses in State of Iowa is required.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
- Active BLS certification.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, management of acute and chronic Plastic Surgery diagnoses.
- Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team providing care for highly complex patients.
- Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of clinical practice or previous experience in specified hospital specialty area or demonstrated knowledge of area of clinical practice.
- Possess the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to the pediatric, adult and geriatric population.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workflow.
- Ability and willingness to learn and assist with Plastic Surgery procedures and management.
- Experience with data and quality management projects.
- Two years of experience as an APP in a surgery or critical care environment.
Previous operating room or procedural experience
Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact julie-portz@uiowa.edu
- Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 7A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Julie Portz
- Contact Email: julie-portz@uiowa.edu
This position will function as an Advanced Practice Provider who, working collaboratively within a multidisciplinary health team, is responsible for providing comprehensive care to patients on the Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Service.
Role Expectations:
- Provide patient care that is compassionate, appropriate, and effective for the promotion of health, prevention of illness, and treatment of disease.
- Develop and implement outpatient treatment plan with multidisciplinary team, including admissions, pre- and post-operative management, and procedures.
- Ability to write consultation, admission, daily progress, and postoperative notes in an accurate and concise manner with documentation for appropriate billing.
- Procedures in accordance with privileging process may include, but not limited to, excision of soft tissue mass, incision and drainage of abscess, wound debridement, wound vac dressing, laceration repair, casting and splinting.
- Potential first assist in OR.
- Education of patient and family, resident and medical students, nursing staff regarding treatment plan.
- Evaluate and develop a treatment plan with multidisciplinary team for pre- and post-operative Plastic Surgery patients, manage acute and chronic diagnoses with and independent of staff physicians.
Percent of Time: 100%, 40 hours per week
Schedule: 8-hour shifts with half hour lunch
Location: UI Main campus
Pay Grade: 7A
Benefit Highlights:
- Regular salaried position located in Iowa City, Iowa.
- Fringe benefit package including paid vacation; sick leave; health, dental, life and disability insurance options; and generous employer contributions into retirement plans. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://hr.uiowa.edu/benefits/employee-benefits
Required Qualifications:
Physician Associate (PA):
- Must comply with registration and licensure requirements as specified by the Iowa Board of Physician Associate Examiners which include graduation from an accredited PA educational program and/or certification by the NCCPA.
- Eligible to be licensed by the State of Iowa to perform as a Physician Associate.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
- Active BLS certification.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
or
Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioner (ARNP):
- Master's or Doctorate degree from accredited program with Family Practice or Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner certification.
- Current certification in specialty area and active Iowa RN and ARNP licenses in State of Iowa is required.
- Active DEA license or ability to apply for such a license upon hire.
- Active BLS certification.
- Professional job-related experience fostering or promoting a welcoming and respectful work/academic environment.
Desired Qualifications:
- Extensive knowledge of physical assessment, differential diagnosis, pathophysiology, pharmacology, management of acute and chronic Plastic Surgery diagnoses.
- Ability to function with a high degree of independence in a collaborative and multidisciplinary team providing care for highly complex patients.
- Reasonable (1-3 years) experience in area of clinical practice or previous experience in specified hospital specialty area or demonstrated knowledge of area of clinical practice.
- Possess the requisite knowledge and clinical skills to provide care to the pediatric, adult and geriatric population.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize workflow.
- Ability and willingness to learn and assist with Plastic Surgery procedures and management.
- Experience with data and quality management projects.
- Two years of experience as an APP in a surgery or critical care environment.
Previous operating room or procedural experience
Application Process: In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission:
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. This position is not eligible for University sponsorship for employment authorization.
For additional questions, please contact julie-portz@uiowa.edu
- Classification Title: PA/ARNP Hospitalist
- Appointment Type: Professional and Scientific
- Schedule: Full-time
- Work Modality Options: On Campus
- Pay Level: 7A
- Organization: Healthcare
- Contact Name: Julie Portz
- Contact Email: julie-portz@uiowa.edu
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- Active Iowa medical license issued by the Iowa Board of Medicine required
- Board certification or eligibility in internal medicine or family medicine required
- Completion of an accredited residency program in a relevant specialty required
- Experience with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Cerner preferred
- Strong communication skills for coordinating care across inpatient and outpatient teams
- Ability to manage high patient volume across diverse acuity levels independently
Hospitalist Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a hospitalist in Iowa?
To work as a hospitalist in Iowa, you must hold an active medical license issued by the Iowa Board of Medicine, which requires graduation from an accredited medical school, completion of a residency in internal medicine, family medicine, or a related specialty, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX exam series. Most Iowa hospitals also require or strongly prefer board certification from the American Board of Internal Medicine or equivalent. Fellowship training is not mandatory but strengthens your candidacy at academic medical centers.
How much do hospitalists make in Iowa?
Hospitalists in Iowa earn a median of about $295,190 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $74,210 for the lowest 10% to over $412,010 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire hospitalists in Iowa?
Iowa hospitalist roles are posted by UnityPoint Health, The University of Iowa, and Vohra Wound Physicians and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Iowa's larger health systems operate multiple inpatient campuses across the state, so openings often appear at both flagship hospitals and affiliated regional facilities.
Which Iowa cities have the most hospitalist jobs?
Iowa City, Dubuque, and Des Moines have the most hospitalist openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors the market as the state's largest metro and home to major health system headquarters, while Iowa City draws volume from the University of Iowa Health Care academic medical center, and Cedar Rapids reflects the strong regional hospital networks serving east-central Iowa's population.
Are there remote hospitalist jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of hospitalist openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, which reflects how hands-on and facility-dependent inpatient medicine is by nature. The parts of the role most likely to carry any remote component are administrative, care coordination, or telemedicine coverage shifts rather than direct bedside responsibilities.
How can I get hired as a hospitalist in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is securing a position at a hospital that supports new attending physicians through structured onboarding, such as the teaching programs affiliated with the University of Iowa Health Care or UnityPoint Health's system-wide hospitalist training tracks. New graduates coming directly from residency should target those systems first and emphasize board eligibility, strong EHR skills, and any inpatient rotations completed at Iowa facilities. Transitioning from an emergency medicine, general surgery, or primary care role within the same hospital system is another practical bridge into hospitalist work.
Where can I find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to hospitalist jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from Iowa employers. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, experience level, and preferred location, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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