Looking for physician jobs in Iowa? Barton Associates specializes in locum tenens physician jobs, with well over a decade of experience placing locum tenens physicians on short and long-term assignments throughout the US.
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Our client in Iowa is actively seeking a skilled Hematologist Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Aug 3, 2026. This role involves a 2 weeks on/2 weeks off schedule, with clinic hours from 8 AM to 4 PM and a call schedule yet to be determined. The Physician will manage a variety of medical hematology/oncology cases, encompassing patient assessments,...
Location:IA
Specialty:Hematology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Physician - Radiologist for an immediate 60-day assignment in Iowa, starting Sep 28, 2026. The incoming physician will work a Monday-Friday schedule, typically 8am-5pm with no call, weekends, or holidays. This role involves directing department operations, providing IT support for various applications, and managing modalities...
Location:IA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated General Surgeon for a 40-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Sep 7, 2026. This role involves providing 24-hour out-of-house call coverage, handling patient consults in the ER, performing basic general surgery cases including scopes and bread and butter procedures, and managing required C-sections for our client's...
Location:IA
Specialty:General Surgery
Provider Type:Physician
Our client is actively seeking a skilled Pediatric Hospitalist Physician to join their dedicated team in Iowa for a focused 20-day assignment, commencing Aug 7, 2026. This vital role encompasses essential responsibilities such as conducting comprehensive newborn rounding and adeptly managing all incoming hospital phone calls, operating primarily on...
Location:IA
Specialty:Pediatric Hospitalist
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a skilled Radiologist for a 120-day assignment in Iowa, starting Jul 28, 2026. This role involves a Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule with no weekends or call, requiring onsite coverage 2-2.5 days per month. The Physician will perform a broad range of diagnostic imaging and interventional procedures, including mammography, MSK imaging, fluoroscopy,...
Location:IA
Specialty:Radiology
Provider Type:Physician
We are seeking a dedicated Family Practice Physician for a 150-day assignment in Iowa, starting May 25, 2026. This role involves working 4-5 days out of the week, with shifts from 8:30am to 4:30pm, including clinical consults and patient rounding either early in the morning or at lunchtime. You will manage a diverse patient population, addressing both...
Location:IA
Specialty:Family Practice
Provider Type:Physician
Locum tenens physician jobs are contract roles designed to fill gaps in care at healthcare facilities over a specific timeframe. These assignments can range from a week to well over a year. Locum and travel physicians hold all the same qualifications as a permanent physician, and often choose locum work for higher pay and increased flexibility. Explore our locum tenens guide to learn more.
According to ZipRecruiter, physicians in Iowa typically earn an average of $146,908 per year.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, family medicine physicians earn an average of $274,300 a year.
Physicians in Iowa are required to complete 40 hours of CME every two years.
Yes, new graduates can work in Iowa as long as they receive the proper licensing and certification specific to their state. Check out our physician licensing guide to get started.
The highest paying physician specialties include neurosurgery, thoracic, and orthopedic surgery. Highly technical surgical specialties like these earn around $600,000 a year.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that the number of physician and surgeon jobs will increase by 3% between 2022 and 2032. About 24,200 openings for physicians and surgeons are projected each year.
