Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health

1 day ago

Des Moines, IowaFull TimeHospital Medicine

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible

This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.

About the Role

Join UnityPoint Health as a Hospitalist Physician – Flexible Scheduling, No Procedures in United States. Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Hospitalist to join our team in Des Moines, IA. UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care.

Key Responsibilities

campus team serving the Des Moines community Excellent work/life balance with flexible scheduling No procedures Average census of 14

16 patients per rounder 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

Requirements

B cap exempt) We offer Initial 2

year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative

Benefits & Compensation

Malpractice insurance covered.

Student loan repayment assistance.

PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Visa sponsorship available.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Night or evening shifts may be required.

Flexible scheduling available.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.

Key Skills

Internal MedicinePatient careClinical roundingCare coordinationEPIC EMRPrescribing medicationsHospitalist medicine

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines, IA at UnityPoint Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Hospital Medicine physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

This Hospital Medicine position at UnityPoint Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Compensation Analysis

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Internal Medicine, Patient care, Clinical rounding, Care coordination, EPIC EMR, Prescribing medications, Hospitalist medicine. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Hospital Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The Hospitalist will provide patient care across three campuses, managing an average census of 14-16 patients per rounder. Responsibilities include rounding, swing shifts, and overnight shifts within a physician-led, nonprofit healthcare environment.

Benefits package: Generous time off and CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Dedicated provider resources for work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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