Oncology Physician Jobs in Iowa
This page lists active Oncology physician openings across Iowa and the recruitment context my team uses when scoping a Oncology search in this state. For the full Oncology market narrative I write to candidates, see our Oncology specialty hub; for the broader Iowa licensing and incentive picture, see our Iowa recruiter page.
Oncology hiring footprint in Iowa
When I run a Oncology search in Iowa, the candidate-employer geography sorts quickly. Active Oncology hiring concentrates around Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Sioux City, Iowa City, Waterloo. Iowa runs an exceptionally rural physician-recruitment market with University of Iowa Health Care, UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and a deep critical-access hospital network.
Oncology compensation context for Iowa
- Typical base range
- $410K – $610K (median $470K)
- National demand signal
- high
- Primary board
- ABIM Hematology and/or Medical Oncology
- Fellowship pathways
- Heme/Onc 3-year combined fellowship after IM
- Common practice settings
- single-specialty oncology partnership, NCI-designated cancer center, hospital-employed cancer service line
I tell Oncology candidates considering Iowa that the in-state base typically lands inside the national range above, with rural and HPSA-designated counties producing offers at or above the upper end once signing bonuses, loan repayment, and rural premiums are stacked. The single biggest variance lever for any Oncology offer in Iowa is whether the role sits in one of the major Iowa metros above or in a shortage-area county.
J-1 waivers and loan repayment in Iowa for Oncology
Iowa runs an annual Conrad State 30 J-1 waiver allotment that regularly absorbs Oncology candidates serving HPSA sites; NHSC loan repayment is broadly available at qualifying Iowa FQHCs and critical-access employers. Specific Iowa state-funded loan repayment eligibility for Oncology depends on the practice setting and patient panel.
Engage a Iowa Oncology recruiter
Email hire@physicianrecruitment.com to scope a Oncology search in Iowa. Initial scoping calls take 30 minutes and produce a written engagement proposal within two business days.