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Palliative Care Physician - Des Moines

Employer
UnityPoint Health
Location
Clive, IA
Closing date
Dec 5, 2022

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Profession
Physician
Specialty
Medical Management
Overview:
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Palliative Care Physician to join our team in Des Moines, IA. Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker's Healthcare and among America's Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Come be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter. UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area's clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

Responsibilities:
Working with a dynamic, inter-disciplinary team to provide excellent patient careThe candidate would have an academic appointment at the University of Iowa and the position involves teaching and mentoring residents and medical studentsAverage 3-4 new consults/day and 4-6 follow-up visits/dayPalliative Care service consulting onlyA consult-only role with strong referral baseDedicated team with Physicians, Advanced Practitioners, Nurse Coordinators, Social Worker, and administrative supportExperienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical who have strong relationships with the patientsPrimarily a Monday-Friday work week with a 1:6 week after hour call allowing for a positive work/life balance

Qualifications:
MD or DOBoard Eligible or Board Certified in Palliative Care preferred, but not requiredAbility to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of IowaHold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician's field of practiceEligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)J-1 waiver sponsorship available We offer Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation programAttractive incentive packageA 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 balanceEligibility 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. 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.

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