Emergency Medicine - Physician - Des Moines
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Central Iowa. The UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Department of Emergency Medicine is a community-based practice with an academic tilt. Employed physicians provide coverage at 4 unique Emergency Departments with a variety of hospitals and patient populations offering physicians the chance to experience exceptional variety in their practice. The group is looking for a physician interested in practicing clinically across all four of its Emergency Departments.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Central Iowa. The UnityPoint Health – Des Moines Department of Emergency Medicine is a community-based practice with an academic tilt. Employed physicians provide coverage at 4 unique Emergency Departments with a variety of hospitals and patient populations offering physicians the chance to experience exceptional variety in their practice. The group is looking for a physician interested in practicing clinically across all four of its Emergency Departments.
Three of these EDs are within the Des Moines, Iowa, metro area: Iowa Methodist Medical Center (IMMC), Iowa Lutheran Hospital (ILH), and Methodist West (MW) Hospital. About 50 minutes east of Des Moines is Grinnell Regional Medical Center. In addition to clinical shifts the group encourages and rewards participation in teaching, scholarly activity and non-clinical activities through appointments in graduate medical education and annual incentive programs.
- Full-time Emergency Medicine opportunity serving the central Iowa region
- Nocturnist preferred, but the schedule is a conversation - we'll build the role around the right physician
- Established team of experienced physicians and Advanced Practitioners
- Advanced scheduling to accommodate work/life balance
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Responsibilities
- 130 hours/month
- Provider will practice at all locations: Methodist, Lutheran, Methodist West & Grinnell
- Shift duration varies by location: 12 hours, 9 hours & 8 hours
- Explicit interest in educating EM residents
- Expectation to be involved with non-clinical activities: education, scholarly activity and other non-clinical activities which advance departmental and organization goals
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving
Qualifications
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- 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)
Requirements
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine (ABEM or AOBEM)
- 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)
- Explicit interest in educating EM residents
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
Benefits
- Shift Based Compensation
- RVU Kicker
- Performance Incentive
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance with Tail
- Retirement Accounts with Match
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
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.