Physician - Pulmonologist

• Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents

• Job ID: 41859

Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting a Pulmonologist to join our practice in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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.

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.

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

• Opportunity to practice in an established and well-known clinic

• 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

• Option to practice 100% outpatient clinic or a mix of outpatient and critical care

• Fully integrated system with clinic and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination

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

• Flexible practice models to accommodate physician’s preferences:

• Option 1: 100% outpatient clinic

• Option 2: mix of outpatient medicine and critical care

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

• 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

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pulmonology/Critical Care

• 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

• 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

Fort Dodge, part of the Des Moines River Valley of North Central Iowa, is known for its Midwest charm and family values. With family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to mus eums, theatres and parks, it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. Whether exploring history and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles, Fort Dodge will Dodge the Ordinary ( .