Infectious Disease Physician- Des Moines, IA
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Overview
Infectious Disease - Physician - Des Moines Iowa
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting an Infectious Disease 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 Beckers Healthcare and among Americas Best Employers By State in Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin. Come be an essential part of our core purposeto 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 areas 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.
Des Moines
UnityPoint Health Des Moines provides coordinated clinic hospital and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Physicians and providers are supported by our state-of-the-art UnityPoint Health Des Moines hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center Iowa Lutheran Hospital Blank Childrens Hospital and Methodist West addition UnityPoint Health Des Moines is proud to provide comprehensive cutting-edge cancer services at the John Stoddard Cancer Center. UnityPoint Health Des Moines is continually recognized for outstanding patient care and the role we play in our communities. These include the Beacon Award of Excellence at both Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital and the Best Hospital/Healthcare System and Best Company to Work For by readers of the Des Moines Business Record.
Responsibilities
- Join a well-established and reputable team of 7 Infectious Disease physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
- Office space located in Methodist Plaza - attached to our primary hospital (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
- Teaching opportunities with local residencies as well as medical students
- Large primary care system providing a built-in referral base
- Infectious disease consultation and follow up at 3 UnityPoint Health Des Moines (UPH-DM) hospitals (within a 10 mile radius)
- Outpatient infectious disease consultation and follow up
- Participate in robust antimicrobial stewardship program at UPH-DM
- Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and electronic consultative services at our affiliated hospitals/clinics
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Large variety of traditional and immuno-compromised infectious disease cases including kidney transplant patients
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease
- 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 physicians field of practice
- Eligible 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 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 anddevelopment opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Des Moines
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 youre 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.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Post Residency Experience
- Occupational Health Experience
- Pain Management
- SOAP
- Primary Care Experience
- Medical Management
- Suturing
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Pharmacy Residency
- Botox Experience
- Epic
About Company
As an integrated health system, we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in not-for-profit hospitals, clinics and home health settings.
