OverviewUnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician in Sioux City, Iowa. We are seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible
Cardiothoracic Surgeon to lead and build our Cardiothoracic Surgery program in Sioux City.
This is a high-impact opportunity to build a comprehensive Cardiovascular service line and keep care close to home.
An open-heart surgery program in Sioux City builds upon UnityPoint Health's commitment to cardiovascular care across our entire state. This program will utilize best practices and expertise from our open-heart programs in Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, Waterloo and Quad Cities.
Responsibilities- Lead and grow a CTS program with strong system support
- Collaborate with established Interventional, Electrophysiology, General Cardiology and Vascular teams
- Build a sustainable 24-hour call model (shared coverage; PRN/locum support as needed)
- Strong referral base from employed physicians and community providers
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Provide the best outcome for every patient every time
Qualifications- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery
- 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
- Experience building or expanding a program preferred
- Cardiothoracic surgical expertise
- Collaborative, entrepreneurial mindset
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
We offer:
- 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.
Sioux CitySioux 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.
Please contact Andrea Sims, Physician Recruiter, at 
