Summary

UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.

Job description

Position Highlights

7-on/7-off schedule focused exclusively on inpatient critical care, with no outpatient clinic responsibilities.
On-site radiology and strong multidisciplinary specialty support.
Join a growing, employed pulmonary and critical care program with the opportunity to help shape clinical workflows, care standards, and future services.
Collegial department supported by experienced respiratory therapists, nurses, APPs, and physicians.
Supportive clinical mentorship available for physicians completing training or beginning their careers.
Engaged administrative leadership committed to growing critical care services.
Opportunities to teach.
Option to attend weekly noon CME lectures offered through the internal medicine programs in Des Moines and at the University of Iowa in Iowa City.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive care for critically ill patients.
Lead daily multidisciplinary rounds and coordinate care across nursing, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, consulting specialties, and other clinical teams.
Evaluate and manage a broad range of critical illnesses, including respiratory failure, sepsis, shock, and complex multisystem disease.
Provide ventilator management and perform bedside critical care procedures.
Collaborate closely with the in-house APP.
Promote evidence-based practice, patient safety, clinical quality, and efficient ICU operations.
Participate in quality improvement and ICU operational initiatives.
Contribute to the continued development and expansion of the critical care program.
Educate and mentor residents and medical students.

Qualifications

MD or DO
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Critical Care
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

Requirements

MD or DO
Board Eligible or Board Certified in Critical Care
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
Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
J-1 waiver sponsorship available

Benefits

Competitive compensation package
Generous time off
CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
Loan restructuring and consolidation assistance

Company overview

UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.