Area of Interest Physicians and Medical Residents Job ID: 177193
Overview
Childrens Hospital is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Palliative Care Physician 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 Beckers Healthcare and among Americas Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin. 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 Childrens Hospital Blank Childrens Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Childrens is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their childs healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.
Responsibilities • Provide palliative care for children facing chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening conditions and their families in the clinic, hospital, long-term care facility, or home. • Provide palliative care for mothers whose baby has been diagnosed with chronic, complex, and/or life-threatening condition in utero and their families in the hospital or clinic. • Participate in comprehensive medical and psychosocial evaluation of patients and families, skilled and meticulous symptom management, and discharge planning, and continuity of care. • Serve as a clinical and educational role model and mentor. • Provide care and support in collaboration with the primary care team. • Ensure compliance with practice standards and codes.
Qualifications • MD or DO • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics • Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physicians 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 • 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.
Culture Our culture is guided by uncompromising values and an unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve.
Community Details Greater Des Moines, DSM is a community that invests in itself, 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 youre looking for vibrant urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines, DSM has many communities to call home.
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