Medical Doctor Jobs in Iowa
Medical Doctor jobs in Iowa concentrate in health system medicine, primary care, and rural health delivery, with demand steady across academic medical centers, multi-specialty groups, and critical access hospitals. Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids lead hiring activity, anchored by large employers including UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and MercyOne. Family medicine, internal medicine, and hospitalist roles see the most consistent openings statewide, with growing demand in psychiatry and emergency medicine across underserved rural corridors. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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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 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. 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 Health – Cedar Rapids serves a seven-county area surrounding Cedar Rapids. St. 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 IBM Watson Health eight times and also has been honored six times as Becker’s Hospital Review ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’. St. Luke’s is also a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids offers a full spectrum of advanced cardiovascular services, from prevention and diagnostics through treatment and cardiac rehabilitation.
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Cardiology is the first and largest cardiology practice in Cedar Rapids and joined St. Luke's Hospital in 2010. We formed this doctor-hospital partnership to better serve our community. This enables us to coordinate care better and focus on increasing quality and reducing the cost of healthcare.
The UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids Heart & Vascular Institute encompasses the heart care specialists and services of St. Luke's Hospital, St. Luke's Cardiology, and the cardiovascular surgeons. This collaborative relationship allows us to provide the highest quality of care with fewer complications, better outcomes, and higher survival rates.
St. Luke's is known as Northeast Iowa’s leading heart hospital and has been recognized as a Truven Top 50 Heart Hospital six times for offering better outcomes for our patients with comprehensive cardiac services. For more than 40 years, we have performed open-heart surgery in Cedar Rapids, as a trusted leader, specializing in innovation and the latest technology.
- Established team of 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practitioners
- Established practice serving the Cedar Rapids community, and satellite outreach clinics in Anamosa, Manchester, and 3 other communities.
- Diverse practice covers sub-specialization in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology.
- Part of a large multi-specialty group, including primary care, providing a built-in referral base.
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- Clinic hours: M-F 830AM-5PM
- Shared call amongst the providers
- Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient
- 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 Cardiology and subspecialty Interventional
- 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
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- 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.
- Generous time off and 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.
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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 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. 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 Health – Cedar Rapids serves a seven-county area surrounding Cedar Rapids. St. 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 IBM Watson Health eight times and also has been honored six times as Becker’s Hospital Review ‘100 Great Hospitals in America’. St. Luke’s is also a Magnet hospital for nursing excellence.
UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids offers a full spectrum of advanced cardiovascular services, from prevention and diagnostics through treatment and cardiac rehabilitation.
UnityPoint Health - St. Luke's Cardiology is the first and largest cardiology practice in Cedar Rapids and joined St. Luke's Hospital in 2010. We formed this doctor-hospital partnership to better serve our community. This enables us to coordinate care better and focus on increasing quality and reducing the cost of healthcare.
The UnityPoint Health - Cedar Rapids Heart & Vascular Institute encompasses the heart care specialists and services of St. Luke's Hospital, St. Luke's Cardiology, and the cardiovascular surgeons. This collaborative relationship allows us to provide the highest quality of care with fewer complications, better outcomes, and higher survival rates.
St. Luke's is known as Northeast Iowa’s leading heart hospital and has been recognized as a Truven Top 50 Heart Hospital six times for offering better outcomes for our patients with comprehensive cardiac services. For more than 40 years, we have performed open-heart surgery in Cedar Rapids, as a trusted leader, specializing in innovation and the latest technology.
- Established team of 15 physicians and 8 Advanced Practitioners
- Established practice serving the Cedar Rapids community, and satellite outreach clinics in Anamosa, Manchester, and 3 other communities.
- Diverse practice covers sub-specialization in interventional cardiology, structural heart disease, peripheral vascular and electrophysiology.
- Part of a large multi-specialty group, including primary care, providing a built-in referral base.
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- Clinic hours: M-F 830AM-5PM
- Shared call amongst the providers
- Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient
- 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 Cardiology and subspecialty Interventional
- 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
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- 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.
- Generous time off and 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.
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Medical Doctor Job Market in Iowa
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical doctor jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa medical license issued by the Iowa Board of Medicine required
- Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from an accredited institution
- Completion of an accredited residency program in the relevant specialty
- Current DEA registration and Iowa controlled substances certificate
- Board certification or active board eligibility in the applicable specialty
- Valid Basic Life Support and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support certifications
Medical Doctor Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical doctor in Iowa?
You must hold an MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school, complete an accredited residency program, pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination, and obtain an active Iowa medical license through the Iowa Board of Medicine. Applicants submit proof of training, credentials, and a background check directly to the board. Iowa also requires a separate controlled substances registration before prescribing scheduled medications.
Which companies hire medical doctors in Iowa?
Employers hiring medical doctors in Iowa right now include MercyOne, US Department of Veterans Affairs, and Avera Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's largest health systems operate hospitals and clinics across the state, creating openings in both urban centers and rural communities.
Which Iowa cities have the most medical doctor jobs?
Des Moines, Iowa City, and Clinton have the most medical doctor openings in Iowa. Des Moines anchors hiring through its dense concentration of health system headquarters and multi-specialty group practices, Iowa City draws volume from the University of Iowa Health Care academic medical center, and Cedar Rapids reflects the regional hospital activity of MercyOne and UnityPoint Health serving the Corridor corridor.
Are there remote medical doctor jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they're rare. About 0% of medical doctor openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting how hands-on clinical work limits fully remote arrangements. Telehealth roles, utilization review positions, and medical director advisory functions are the most common cases where remote or hybrid schedules apply.
How can I get hired as a medical doctor in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying for a post-residency or new-graduate physician position at a large Iowa health system during or shortly after residency completion. UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and MercyOne all recruit new-attending physicians through organized onboarding programs. Hospitalist and primary care roles in critical access hospitals across rural Iowa are also highly receptive to early-career physicians, and securing Iowa Board of Medicine licensure early in the process gives candidates a clear competitive advantage.
Where can I find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to medical doctor jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current Iowa openings updated regularly. Find the roles that fit your specialty, experience, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one.
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