OverviewUnityPoint Health is actively recruiting a Pediatrician to join our outpatient team at Blank Children's Hospital 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. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.
ResponsibilitiesThe role:
- Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting
- Conduct routine wellness exams, acute care visits, and developmental screenings
- Coordinate care with pediatric specialists
- Educate families on wellness, nutrition, safety, and preventive care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings
The clinic:
- Established team of 8 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners
- Established, growing outpatient practice serving the Des Moines community from within the walls of Blank Children's Hospital
- Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric hospitalist program is responsible for pediatric inpatients and newborn nursery
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Qualifications- MD/DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
- 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)
We offer:- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve.
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.
