Pediatrician Jobs in Iowa

In the medical field, a Pediatrician holds an integral role in maintaining the health and wellness of children ranging from newborns to young adults. They provide preventative health maintenance for healthy children and medical care for children who are acutely or chronically ill. Pediatricians are involved in the detection of any health problems early on, carrying out diagnosis, and prescribing treatment measures which may include medication, therapy or surgery. Additionally, they advise parents and guardians on children's diet, exercise, hygiene and disease prevention.

An aspirant Pediatrician should hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree, and have completed a residency in pediatrics. Certification from the American Board of Pediatrics is also necessary. Important skills they should have include exceptional communication to effectively interact with both children and parents, problem-solving to diagnose and treat a variety of illnesses, and empathy to understand and respond to children's physical and emotional needs. Before becoming a Pediatrician, an individual may have roles such as a Medical Intern, Resident Physician in Pediatrics, or a Pediatric Fellowship Trainee.

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Physician / Pediatrics / Iowa / Permanent / Pediatrician Needed in

  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago
  • Muscatine, IA
  • 3 days ago

This position is in Muscatine, a beautiful Iowa city on the Mississippi River. The people live a lifestyle that is friendly and slow-paced. The exciting Quad Cities are only a short drive away if...

Physician / Pediatrics / Iowa / Locum tenens / Pediatrician Needed in

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago

Location Eastern IowaPractice Type - Inpatient PediatricsStart Date ASAP start - OngoingWe have an immediate need for an inpatient Pediatrician for a hospital located in Eastern Iowa....

Inpatient Pediatrician Needed in Iowa Location Eastern Iowa Practice Type - Inpatient PediatricsStart Date ASAP start - Ongoing We have an immediate need for an inpatient Pediatrician for a hospital...

Physician / Pediatrics / Iowa / Permanent / Pediatric Physician needed

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago

JOB ID # 50078 Board Certified or Eligible Pediatrician Active Iowa License or in Process Opportunity to take over an established practice Office Hours 8 AM - 5 PM, half-day off each week Hospital-Employed...

MD / Pediatrics Job in Iowa / Locum tenens

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 5 days ago

A ProvideLT client the state of Iowa is currently seeking a Pediatric Physician for immediate Locum Tenens, with the following requirements: Board Certified/Board Eligible With Active BLS, PALS...

Pediatrics Physician

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 6 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 6 days ago

Specialty: Pediatrics Start date: Oct End date: Ongoing Coverage type: Call Only Schedule: Pediatrics 9am - 9am Coverage dates Needed: October 26 9am - Nov 11 9am Dec 22 9am - Dec 26 9am Jan 2 9am -...

Pediatrics Physician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 7 days ago

The Emergency Department staffs Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and sees roughly 27,000 patients annually....

Physician - Pediatrician

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago

+ Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents + Job ID: 115466 Overview UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team in Des Moines, IA....

Physician - Pediatrician NICU

  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Des Moines, IA
  • 14 days ago

nitric oxide, and therapeutic total body cooling + Division sees between 950-1050 admissions annually with 4,500-5,500 births annually Qualifications + MD or DO + Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics...

Pediatric - Physician - Clive - $100,000 Recruitment Incentive

  • Clive, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Clive, IA
  • 14 days ago

Employment Type:** Full time **Shift:** **Description:** **MercyOne Clive Pediatrics** is seeking BC/BE Pediatric Physician to join a well-established practice....

Pediatrics - Physician - Ankeny - $100,000 Bonus!

  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago
  • Ankeny, IA
  • 14 days ago

We feature an extensive network of primary care and specialty health care providers offering comprehensive care for the entire family....

Come practice in Le Mars, the county seat of Plymouth County, Iowa. It is located on the Floyd River, northeast of Sioux City and part of the Sioux City metropolitan area. Your CompHealth...

IA Facility Seeks a Locum Tenens Pediatrician

  • Leon, IA
  • 23 days ago
  • Leon, IA
  • 23 days ago

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today. Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm...

Anesthesiology - Pediatrics Physician. Job in Iowa City Gr8Jobs

  • Iowa City, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Iowa City, IA
  • 24 days ago

The University of Iowa has been a leader in anesthesiology clinical care, education, and research for more than 100 years. We're looking for brilliant physicians and CRNAs to continue this...

Pediatrician 4-Day Work Week Partnership Track Bettendorf, Iowa

  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 24 days ago
  • Bettendorf, IA
  • 24 days ago

Schedule a Call: Specialty: Pediatrics Employment Type: Full Time...

Demographic Data for Iowa

Moving to Iowa? Find some basic demographic data about Iowa below.


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Salary for Pediatrician Jobs in Iowa

This is the average annual salary for Pediatrician jobs in Iowa as reported by the BLS.

$257,430


Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Pediatrician positions.



Highest Education Level

Pediatricians in Iowa offer the following education background
Doctorate Degree
54.5%
Bachelor's Degree
17.3%
Master's Degree
14.5%
High School or GED
5.6%
Associate's Degree
3.7%
Vocational Degree or Certification
3.6%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.3%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Pediatricians in Iowa
2-4 years
79.8%
None
15.4%
4-6 years
4.2%
10+ years
0.6%



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