General Surgeon

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a General Surgery Physician to join our team in Muscatine, 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 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 is a regional integrated health care delivery system including four full-service hospitals in Rock Island and Moline, Illinois and Bettendorf and Muscatine, Iowa. The integrated services available at Trinity Muscatine offer a seamless continuum of care between physician clinics, hospital and home care services. The hospital campus is home to emergency, orthopedic services, physician clinics, inpatient and outpatient diagnostic care and treatment, home health, public health and occupational medicine. In addition, it is home to Robert Young Center, the region's only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic. The Center provides a full continuum of behavioral health services including inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use disorder services.

• Established team of (1) General Surgeon, (1) General Surgeon Partner, (1) PA, (3) RN's, (1) MA and (2) Front Desk

• Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy

• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical who know the patients and the community

• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

Responsibilities

• Clinic Hours: Mon-Fri 8a-5p

• Call Schedule: every other weekend, rotating weekdays and Holidays

• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

• 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

Qualifications

• MD or DO

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in General 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 physician's field of practice

• Eligible to work in the United States

• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We offer

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

• 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

Located in East Central Iowa, Muscatine County's eastern edge touches the banks of the Mighty Mississippi River. The city of Muscatine, once a busy river port, revels in the river today - nestled on the banks of the Mississippi along the only place where the north-south river runs east to west. Muscatine is rich in history, activities, amenities, innovation and entrepreneurial spirit, as well as natural beauty. It is easily accessed by multiple major highways and you'll find it easily enjoyed as you experience the warm Midwestern hospitality you'll find in Muscatine .

Please contact Misty Pollard, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at (563) 340-4609 or Misty.Pollard@unitypoint.org

• Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents;

• Job ID: 127774;