Surgery - Part-Time Physician - Fort Dodge, Iowa - UnityPoint Health

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a part-time General Surgeon to join our team in Fort Dodge, 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 recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 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 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.

• Part-time position including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
• Established team of 4 physicians and 1 Advanced Practitioner
• Excellent mentoring opportunity with seasoned surgeons
• 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
• High-Risk Patient Navigator to support patients throughout their journey
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

• Average of 18-20 patients per clinic day
• Shared call amongst the providers; 1:4 call rotation
• Ability to perform scopes
• Opportunity to provide outreach services
• Group welcomes any special interests a candidate may have
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
• 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 Surgery
• 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 physicians field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We Offer

• 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