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Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Palliative Care Advanced Practitioner to join our team in Fort Dodge. 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 2022 by Becker's Healthcare and among America's Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. 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 Health - Fort Dodge provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Fort Dodge and surrounding communities. As a designated regional referral center Trinity Regional Medical Center 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.
General
Flexible role (full time and part-time options available)
Established team of 1 Medical Director and 4 Advanced Practitioners
Established practice serving the community
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 Full & part-time roles
Clinic hours: Monday-Friday 8am-5pm
4 day work week
No nights, weekends, or holidays
Palliative Care services provided in patient's homes, clinic and/or nursing home setting
Average of 8-10 patients per day; no nights or weekends
Shared call (telephone only) amongst the providers. Currently 1:17 - Triaged through MyNurse
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 Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate
Experience in post-acute and/or long term care facility preferred
Palliative Care certification preferred
Ability to work as a team member
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
We offer Salary based position with performance incentive
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, known for its Midwest charm and family values, is a great place to live, work and raise a family. From the spectacular farmers market to the nationally known museums, the opportunities for fun before, during and after work are endless. Whether exploring museums and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles, Fort Dodge will Dodge the Ordinary.
Worksite address
fort dodge, IA, 50501, US
Who can apply
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