What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pediatric Emergency Medicine Physician - Blank Children's Hospital - Des Moines position at UnityPoint Health?
Blank Children’s Hospital is actively recruiting for an Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Des Moines, IA.
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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.
General
- 28,000 patient visits/year
- Certified Level II Pediatric Trauma Center
- Fully dedicated Peds ED with Pediatric Transport
- Serves as the primary PED teaching site for pediatric and family practice residents as well as medical students
- 24/7 PEM coverage with 29 shift hours of double and triple coverage
- Full integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC
Responsibilities
- Staff the Blank Pediatric Emergency Department providing 1,392 shift hours (primarily 8 hour shifts) of coverage each calendar year
- 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 Pediatric Emergency Medicine
- 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)
We offer:
- Attractive incentive package
- Signing Bonus
- 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:
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.
- Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents;
- Job ID: 136164;
