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Job description
Overview
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
Responsibilities
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.
Qualifications 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
About Our Community
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. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all backgrounds. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.
Come help us build the next generation of cancer care in Iowa.
Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50319, US
Who can apply
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