Overview

UnityPoint Health is actively searching for a PRN Emergency Medicine Physician to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa

UnityPoint is a physician-lead, nonprofit healthcare organization in the Midwest. 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 are committed to providing quality, comprehensive, and personalized healthcare. Each day, we live our mission of improving the health of the people and communities we serve.

Join our established, talented, and collegial team of Physicians, APPs and Specialists, working in a collaborative environment and focusing on patient-centered care. UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital that serves an eight-county area with a population of approximately 137,000. As a designated regional referral center, Trinity offers a wide range of primary and secondary care services. Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge.

• Current providers: 4 Physicians and 4 APP’s (2 full-time 2 PRN)
• Competitive compensation package
• Experienced staff
• Onsite services (CT, MRI, x-ray, lab, etc.)
• Level 4 Trauma Center
• Life Flight 24/7
• Cardiac Cath Services 24/7
• Hospitalist Program 24/7
• Hospital Duties include responding to in-house cardiac/respiratory arrests, including peds and OB/nursery
• No Call
• Flexible Scheduling
• Fully integrated system with clinics and Hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
• New fully equipped Emergency Department

Responsibilities

• PRN Shifts, approximately 5-10 shifts available per month
• Clinical Shift Hours = 7:30a – 7:30p, 7:30p – 7:30a
• Department Staffing Model:
  • Tuesday - Friday = 1 Physician & 1 APP (11:30a - 9:30p)
  • Saturday - Monday = 1 Physician & 2 APP's (10a - 8p & 2p - 12a)
• Average # of patients/day = 60
• Annual visit volume = 20,000
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Improve the health of the people and communities we serve

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Emergency Medicine
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Hold a current and unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Ability to work as a team member and leader

Community Details:

Join a vibrant, family-friendly community nestled in the rolling hills of the Des Moines River Valley in North Central Iowa. Fort Dodge has a population of 26,000 and is the largest city in the area, so there are a lot of amenities you wouldn’t typically find in a community this size. Our teams value work/life balance, so when they aren't caring for patients, they may be found enjoying some of the activities below. There is something here for everyone, come for a visit to learn more about what UnityPoint Health Fort Dodge can offer you both professionally and personally.

• Aquatic Center & Splash Pad
• 70 miles of trails: biking, running, walking, waterway, hiking
• Multiple parks with playground equipment, fishing, boating, camping
• Off-Highway Vehicle Park
• Fort Frenzy Kid Zone
• Variety of Restaurants
• Local Art Museum and Theatre
• Recreational Sports and Activities
• Public Hunting Land Access
• Concerts
• Regional Airport 
• Community Apple Orchard
• Winery
• Microbreweries
• Twin Lakes: popular nearby lake great for motorboats, watersports, sail boats and fishing

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  Please contact Amy Coleman, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at 515-574-8451 or Amy.Coleman@unitypoint.org