Pediatric Pulmonologist

• Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents

• Job ID: 120810

Overview

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Pulmonologist 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 by Becker’s Healthcare. 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.

Blank Children’s Hospital

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.

• Established team of 1 physician and 4 Advanced Practitioners

• Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established and well-known clinic with some rounding and consults in the hospital

• Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access

• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

• Clinical track faculty appointment with the University of Iowa

• Fully accredited CF center

• Multidisciplinary CF clinic

• Fully equipped flexible bronchoscopy and laryngoscopy, exercise testing, and pulmonary function lab

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:    

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.

• Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Average of 15 patients per day

• Teaching and research opportunities - our residency program is fully accredited by the ACGME and offers seven categorical positions each year

• Shared call amongst the providers. Currently 1:4

• Practice is a mix of inpatient and outpatient

• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

• In-office consults

• Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment

• Opportunity for expansion in our asthma center

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Pulmonology

• Prefer Board Certified in Sleep 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 physician’s field of practice

• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)

• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We offer:

• Competitive compensation 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

• 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.