Physician-Pediatrician-Blank Pediatrics Clinic
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Job Description
UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting a Pediatrician to join our outpatient team at Blank Children's Hospital in Des Moines, 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 recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 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.
Blank Children's Hospital, a service of UnityPoint Health - Des Moines, is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children. Blank Children's is a 108-bed environment that embraces and encourages families to be a part of their child's healing and recovery. Everything from equipment to decor is designed specifically for children.
Responsibilities
- The role:
- Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric patients in an outpatient setting
- Conduct routine wellness exams, acute care visits, and developmental screenings
- Coordinate care with pediatric specialists
- Educate families on wellness, nutrition, safety, and preventive care
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and clinical team meetings
The Clinic
Established team of 8 physicians and 4 advanced practitioners
Established, growing outpatient practice serving the Des Moines community from within the walls of Blank Children’s Hospital
Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
- 24/7 dedicated pediatric hospitalist program is responsible for pediatric inpatients and newborn nursery
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Qualifications
- MD/DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Pediatrics
- 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)
We Offer
Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
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
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background.
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. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 70% have no call, 25% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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