Emergency Medicine - Physician Medical Director - Fort Dodge, IA
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint Health is actively searching for an Emergency Medicine Medical Director to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Health is actively searching for an Emergency Medicine Medical Director to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa.
- Established team of physicians and advanced practitioners serving Fort Dodge and the surrounding communities
- Community Trauma Center
- Life Flight 24/7
- Cardiac Cath Services 24/7
- Hospitalist Program 24/7
- No Call
- New fully equipped Emergency Department
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Responsibilities
- Full-time position: .15 FTE dedicated to administrative duties = 36 hours per month; .85 FTE dedicated to clinical practice = 10 12 hour shifts per month
- Average # of patients/day = 60
- Annual visit volume = 20,000
- Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
- 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 skills
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Certified
- Leadership experience
- 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 Certified
- Leadership experience
- 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
- Attractive compensation and incentive package
- Total Rewards program
- 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.