UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Fort Dodge, Iowa

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.

UnityPoint Health – Trinity Regional Medical Center is a nonprofit hospital that serves Fort Dodge and surrounding communities. As a designated regional referral center, Trinity offers a wide range of primary and secondary care services. Trinity is accredited by DNV Healthcare Inc. and has achieved Pathway to Excellence designation by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

• Established team of 3 physicians and 5 Advanced Practitioners
• Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established and well-known clinic
• Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical who know the patients and the community
• Full-time position including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR to improve care coordination

• Average of 20-25 patients per day; no nights or weekends
• No inpatient responsibilities
  • Hospitalist Program is responsible for serving adult and pediatric inpatients
• Telephonic outpatient call only, no need to physically report to clinic/hospital  
  • Call shared equitably by primary care providers, currently 1:14 rotation
  • Calls are triaged through My Nurse Call Center, very minimal call volume
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• General family medicine procedures such as joint injections, skin excisions, lacerations, casting, etc.
• Evaluates, interprets, and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
• Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment 
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician's field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B exempt)
• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

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

Fort Dodge, part of the Des Moines River Valley of North Central Iowa, is known for its Midwest charm and family values. With family-friendly attractions and outdoor adventures to museums, theatres and parks, it’s a great place to live, work and raise a family. Whether exploring history and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles, Fort Dodge will Dodge the Ordinary.

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