UnityPoint Health

Pediatric Surgery - Physician - Blank Children's Hospital

UnityPoint Health • $250K — $300K *
Des Moines, IA 50317In-Person
Hospitals & Medical Centers
Less than 5 years of experience
4 days ago
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree required
  • Unrestricted Iowa Medical License required
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery (American or Canadian) required

Responsibilities

  • Provide surgical support in a full-service pediatric hospital and clinics
  • Manage large case volume across a full range of pediatric surgical conditions
  • Utilize advanced surgical suites with pediatric-specific instrumentation
  • Deliver proactive Child Life Services for enhanced patient care
  • Participate in a collaborative Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Care Program
  • Supervise surgery residents rotating through the Pediatric Surgery Service
  • Engage in academic pursuits including research opportunities if desired

Benefits

  • Generous salary
  • 30 days paid time off
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance
  • Comprehensive health, dental, life, and disability insurance
  • Occurrence-based malpractice insurance with full tail coverage after 3 years
  • Fully funded retirement plans including 401(k) and 457(b)
  • Signing bonus and relocation allowance
Full Job Description
Responsibilities

  • Surgical support for a full-service tertiary care pediatric hospital and complementary clinics, with a full range of pediatric medical and surgical subspecialties.
  • Large case volume representing the complete spectrum of pediatric surgical disease including neonatal index cases, solid tumors, and congenital and acquired diseases of the head, neck, thorax, and abdomen.
  • State-of-the-art surgical suites housed within Iowa Methodist Medical Center, with pediatric-appropriate open, laparoscopic, and thoracoscopic instrumentation and an active robotic program.
  • A Pediatric Surgery Center that separates pediatric from adult patients and provides proactive Child Life Services to every patient for every procedure. Child Life Services are an integral part of inpatient care and are available as needed in the Emergency Department and specialty clinics.
  • Level 2 Pediatric Trauma Care Program managed by the Adult Trauma Service in conjunction with the Level 1 Adult Trauma Care Program at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. All call coverage provided by the adult trauma surgeons, with the pediatric surgeons available for consult only as needed.
  • ACGME-approved General Surgery Residency program at Iowa Methodist Medical Center, with mid-level surgery residents rotating through the Pediatric Surgery Service year-round and providing first-call coverage. The hospital also hosts rotating medical students from the Carver College of Medicine at the University of Iowa. An academic appointment and research opportunities are available if desired.


Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Unrestricted Iowa Medical License
  • American or Canadian Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Surgery

We offer:
  • Generous salary
  • 30 days paid time off
  • $5,000 annual CME allowance
  • Health, dental, life, disability, and occurrence-based malpractice insurance (full tail coverage after 3 years)
  • Fully funded Retirement Plan: 401(k) Plan and 457(b) Plan
  • Signing bonus
  • Relocation Allowance

Community Details

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you're looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

About UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Health is a non-profit healthcare organization that provides medical services in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. The organization was formed in 2013 through the merger of Iowa Health System and UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health operates hospitals, clinics, and home care services, and offers a range of medical specialties, including cancer care, heart and vascular care, neurology, and pediatrics. The organization is committed to providing high-quality, patient-centered care and improving the health of the communities it serves.
Learn more about UnityPoint Health
Size
30,000 employees
Industry
Healthcare
Founded
1982
* Ladders Estimates

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