Pediatric Pulmonologist – Blank Children's Hospital – Des Moines
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our team in Des Moines, IA.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Pulmonologist to join our team in Des Moines, IA.
Blank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery.
- Established team of 1 physician and 4 Advanced Practitioners
- Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established and well-known clinic with some rounding and consults in the hospital
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- Clinical track faculty appointment with the University of Iowa
- Fully accredited CF center
- Multidisciplinary CF clinic
- Fully equipped flexible bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy, exercise testing, and pulmonary function lab
Responsibilities
- Average of 15 patients per day
- Teaching and research opportunities - our residency program is fully accredited by the ACGME and offers seven categorical positions each year
- Shared call amongst the providers. Currently 1:4
- Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- In-office consults
- Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
- Opportunity for expansion in our asthma center
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology
- Prefer Board Certified in Sleep Medicine
- 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 Pediatric Pulmonology
- Prefer Board Certified in Sleep Medicine
- 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
- Total Rewards program
- Generous time off
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement contributions
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.