UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Pulmonology APP to join our team in Waukee, IA.  

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UnityPoint Clinic

UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

• Join an established and growing pulmonary practice consisting of two physicians, one Advanced Practice Provider, and experienced clinical and administrative support staff.
• Serve as the primary Advanced Practice Provider for the Lung Nodule Program, providing longitudinal care to patients with incidental, screening-detected, and otherwise identified pulmonary nodules.
• Opportunity to help develop and expand a comprehensive Lung Nodule Program serving patients throughout Central Iowa.
• Work closely with pulmonologists, oncology providers, thoracic surgery, radiology, an oncology nurse navigator, and other multidisciplinary partners to coordinate timely evaluation and treatment.
• Practice with a high degree of autonomy while maintaining close physician collaboration and support.
• Full-time, outpatient position with no nights, weekends, or call responsibilities.
• Dedicated administrative time to support patient follow-up, results management, care coordination, and continued program development.
• Fully integrated health system utilizing Epic across outpatient clinics and hospitals to support communication and continuity of care.

• Evaluate and longitudinally manage patients with pulmonary nodules, including review of imaging, risk factors, clinical history, and relevant diagnostic testing.
• Develop individualized surveillance and diagnostic plans in collaboration with the supervising pulmonologists and multidisciplinary care team.
• Order and interpret appropriate diagnostic studies, including follow-up imaging and pulmonary testing, within the APP’s scope of practice.
• Communicate imaging and testing results to patients and provide clear education regarding recommended surveillance, diagnostic evaluation, and next steps.
• Collaborate closely with the oncology nurse navigator to track patients, coordinate testing and referrals, and reduce delays or gaps in follow-up.
• Facilitate timely referral to pulmonology physicians, interventional pulmonology, thoracic surgery, oncology, radiation oncology, or other specialties when indicated.
• Support growth of the Lung Nodule Program by building relationships with primary care, emergency medicine, radiology, oncology, and other referring departments.
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation, results management, patient communication, and follow-up.
• May provide general outpatient pulmonary care based on program volume, patient access needs, and the APP’s experience and interests.
• Anticipated average of 10 or more patients per day as the program develops, with scheduling adjusted to reflect patient complexity and care-coordination needs.
• Comfort managing a combination of new consultations, surveillance visits, results discussions, and follow-up care.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing needs, and recognize when physician or multidisciplinary consultation is appropriate.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, clinical judgment, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Commitment to teamwork, continuous improvement, and advancing the health of the people and communities we serve.

• Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Board certified
• experience preferred, Pulmonology subspecialty interest a plus
• Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States

We offer

• Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
• 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

Des Moines

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.

Please contact Caden Clouse, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at caden.clouse@unitypoint.org