Pediatric Hospitalist-Physician-Sioux City, IA

UnityPoint is actively recruiting for a Pediatric Hospitalist to join our team in Sioux City, 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 a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 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 Health - Sioux City provides coordinated clinic, hospital, and home-based care for patients in Sioux City and the surrounding Siouxland area. St. Luke’s offers a full range of services and programs that includes a state-of-the-art surgical center, Siouxland’s premier birth center, 24/7 cardiovascular care, and Level III emergency department. In addition, UnityPoint Health - Sioux City is also home to St. Luke’s College which provides high-quality, health system-based education to individuals looking for careers in health care.

Eligible candidates may qualify for the HRSA Pediatric Specialty Loan Repayment Program, offering loan assistance for serving in underserved pediatric care areas.

Overview

• Established practice
• Competitive compensation and benefits package – Including signing bonus, relocation, 401K match, CME allowance, and time off
• Pediatric Subspecialty Support: Pediatric Radiology, Pediatric Cardiology, Pediatric Infectious Disease, Neonatology.
• Other support: General Surgery, Orthopedics and many other subspecialties available for consultation
• 12-bed pediatric inpatient unit with brand-new remodel
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination
• Affiliated with a Children’s Miracle Network Hospital

• Average daily census of 5-7 in summer and 7-10 in winter (combination of newborn nursery and inpatient)
• Round on unassigned newborns in newborn nursery (no NICU or Level 2 nursery responsibilities), circumcisions, ED and direct admissions of pediatric age patients, ED consultation when requested
• No delivery attendance required. High risk deliveries are attended by in house NICU.
• Tertiary hospitals located 90 miles North and South with visiting subspecialists
• Average 10 shifts per month in 3-4 day increments with balanced weekend and holiday coverage
• In house hours from 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. On-call taken on a 1:3 rotation 3-4 shifts at a time with in-house Family Practice Resident coverage.
• Flexibility in schedule exists within group
• Opportunities for QI initiatives, hospital committee involvement and advanced Epic certifications if desired
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• Provide the best outcome for every patient every time

• MD or DO
• Board Certified/Eligible
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice medicine in Iowa
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to work as a team member
  

We offer

• Competitive compensation package
• 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.

Community Details

Sioux City

Sioux City has grown to be one of Iowa’s largest cities – and its meteoric rise isn’t showing any signs of slowing down. Sioux City is now one of northwest Iowa’s hubs for food production, healthcare, education, tourism, and retail. Residents enjoy some of the most affordable housing in the nation, and there’s always something going on – whether it’s Saturday in the Park, one of the largest music festivals in the region, or any number of indoor and outdoor attractions such as Cone Park, the award-winning Art Center, or the Sioux City Symphony. Whatever your tastes and whatever your career path, there’s something for everyone in Sioux City.

Please contact Caden Clouse, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at 712-279-3331 or Caden.Clouse@UnityPoint.org