Endocrinology - Physician - Des Moines

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for an Endocrinologist 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.

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.

• Established team of 2 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners, with plans to expand department further
• Currently no call/weekends;Department will be expanding to provide call and inpatient coverage when team of 4 physicians and 2 advanced practitioners.  1:4 Call. Very strong and supportive hospitalist team and expected minimal weekend's load of cases for endocrinologists.
• Ability to download all insulin pumps and continuous glucose monitors
• One RN dedicated to each provider and one CMA float for the clinic with little turnover
• Dedicated CDE for the clinic (in office) who meets with new diabetes patients prior to their first appointment with the physicians. Additional diabetes educators within the UnityPoint system
• Lab capabilities on site
• Gestational diabetes managed by Perinatology
• Strong referral base with plenty of new consultation requests daily

Responsibilities

• Seeing around 15-17 patients (18+) per day
• Opportunity to work with residents and medical students if desired, not required
• 24/7 hospitalist program is responsible for adult and pediatric inpatients

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Endocrinology
• 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

• New graduates encouraged to apply
• 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.

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.