Family Medicine or Internal Medicine Physician Fort Dodge, IA

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Family Medicine Physician to join our team.

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 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.

• Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established well-known primary care clinic serving Fort Dodge and surrounding communities
• 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 with a lot of longevity who know the patients and the community extremely well
• Flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
• Leadership and committee involvement opportunities available

• Full-time benefit eligible position 36 patient contact hours per week
• Average 20-25 patients per day
• No nights or weekends
• No inpatient duties; 24/7 adult and pediatric hospitalist coverage
• Clinic call shared among primary care providers in multiple clinics
  • Currently 1:14 call rotation
  • Telephonic call only - no need to report to the clinic or hospital
  • Calls triaged by MyNurse hotline
  • Minimal call volume
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• General primary care procedures such as joint injections skin excisions lacerations etc.
• Evaluates interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
• Patient-focused friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) analytical and problem-solving skills

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family 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 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 plan
• 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

Community Details

Fort Dodge part of the Des Moines River Valley of North Central Iowa is known for its Midwest charm and family values is a great place to live work and raise a family. From family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to the nationally known museums the opportunities for fun before during and after work are endless. Whether exploring history and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles Fort Dodge will Dodge the Ordinary.