UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for an Inpatient Adult Hematology/Oncology Physician in Des Moines, IA 

UnityPoint Health is building an integrated, statewide oncology service line designed to deliver exceptional cancer care close to home while connecting patients with advanced expertise when they need it. John Stoddard Cancer Center in Des Moines serves as a tertiary hub for this growing network, and we are developing a dedicated inpatient oncology service to complement our expanding outpatient program.

This is a unique opportunity for an oncologist who enjoys the complexity of hospitalized cancer patients while seeking an exceptionally attractive and predictable schedule.

John Stoddard Cancer Center  is a comprehensive cancer center serving Des Moines and communities throughout Iowa. Patients have access to multidisciplinary cancer care including medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, clinical research, genetics, supportive and palliative care, and survivorship services.

The cancer center is part of UnityPoint Health, one of the region's leading nonprofit health systems, providing an integrated environment that allows physicians to coordinate care across the entire cancer journey.

• Two weeks on / two weeks off per month
• Dedicated inpatient oncology practice with no outpatient clinic responsibilities during service weeks
• Primarily a consultative oncology service — patients are admitted and managed by the hospitalist service
• Average oncology census of approximately 10–16 patients
• Dedicated advanced practice provider support
• Close collaboration with medical oncology, radiation oncology, surgical oncology, palliative care, hospital medicine, and other specialists
• Perform bone marrow biopsies and other appropriate oncology procedures
• Practice across an established three-hospital system serving the Des Moines community
• Fully integrated Epic EMR across hospitals and clinics, supporting seamless communication with the patient's outpatient oncology team

The inpatient oncologist will be an important member of a rapidly developing comprehensive cancer program. The position is designed to provide continuity between inpatient and outpatient cancer care, support our community oncologists, and help create a consistent approach to the management of complex hospitalized oncology patients.

For the right physician, there will be opportunities to help shape the inpatient oncology model as UnityPoint Health continues to develop its statewide cancer program.

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Medical Oncology and Hematology
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Internal Medicine
• Ability to obtain an unrestricted Iowa medical license
• Current and unrestricted state and federal prescribing authority
• Eligible to work in the United States
• H-1B cap-exempt opportunities available

Our competitive benefits package includes: 

UnityPoint Health offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Initial two-year salary guarantee with opportunity for additional compensation through an innovative physician compensation model
• Attractive recruitment incentive package
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits
• Generous paid time off and CME allowance
• Professional liability coverage
• Dedicated physician resources supporting professional well-being and work-life integration
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including access to third-party loan counseling and restructuring services

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Come help us build the next generation of cancer care in Iowa.