Pediatrics - Intensivist Job at UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Intensivist to join our team at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, IA.   

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. UnityPoint Health physicians and advanced practice providers strive to be the best for our patients. 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. We promise to surround them with the best care possible and help them go from getting well to living well.

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.

In this role you will join a well-established, multidisciplinary team consisting of 4 other Pediatric Intensivists, pediatric residents, critical care nurses, respiratory therapists, social workers, dietitians, child life and more. The Blank Health Provider team comprises 150+ pediatric providers spanning 20 subspecialties to provide care for patients throughout the state of Iowa. 

More about the facility:

• Blank Children s is an 88-bed facility, with the PICU being a 12 bed unit, embeded within the core of the hospital close to the Pediatric ER, Adult ICU and surgery.
• Blank serves as the only Pediatric Level II Trauma Center in the state and is home to a Level III NICU complete with a Pediatric Transport Team, Neonatal Transport Team and in-house transfer center.
• The Blank Emergency Department staffs Pediatric Emergency Medicine physicians and sees roughly 27,000 patients annually.
• Attendings support an ACGME accredited Pediatric Residency Program, which is one of seven residency programs supporting approximately 100 resident physicians each academic year. 

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
• J-1 Waiver Sponsorship available

We offer:

• 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 provider 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:

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 backgrounds. 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.  Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.