Nephrology - Physician - Dubuque, Iowa

Job Overview

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Nephrology Physician to join our team in Dubuque, Iowa.

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.

For over 130 years, Finley Hospital has been an integral part of the greater Dubuque community. As the first hospital in Dubuque, Finley has a long tradition of providing compassionate, quality health care in the communities we serve. Finley grew from a physician–led residential facility to a 126-bed, fully accredited hospital, and now, to a regional healthcare system that includes not only hospital services, but clinic and home services as well.

• Established team of 2 physicians and 1 Advanced Practitioner
• Established practice serving Dubuque and several outreach communities
• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide clinic coverage at main Dubuque location and in a rotation to 5 outreach locations
• Additionally, hospital rounds in AM and Dialysis center in a rotation
• Shared call amongst Physicians
• 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 Nephrology
• 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 cap exempt)
• 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 Details

Dubuque

The community of Dubuque has grown into a city with small-town roots. Dubuque is a progressive and welcoming community poised to continue its impressive growth. Residents enjoy a hassle-free commute, safe neighborhoods, unique establishments, delectable cuisine and top-ranked schools – all of which contribute to a quality of life that’s energetic, inviting and  distinctively Dubuque .