Child Abuse Pediatrician – Blank Children’s Hospital – Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health • Des Moines, IA

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About The Position

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Child Abuse Pediatrician to join our team 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 a spot on the Top 150 Place 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. Blank Children’s Hospital 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. Blank Children’s is seeking a dedicated Advanced Practice Practitioner to join our well-established team specializing in child protective services. The role provides a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable children by working alongside experienced providers in a multispecialty setting. Joining a team of Advanced Practitioners in the well-established STAR Center which houses a Child Advocacy Center and 3 specialized clinics New, free-standing building in West Des Moines Averaging nearly 800 medical exams per year Seeing 1,400 children annually in clinic Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

Requirements

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Eligible to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive medical evaluations for children who are victims of sexual assault, physical abuse and neglect
• Provide specialized care for drug endangered children
• Work closely with Child Protective Services, law enforcement, and social services to ensure a coordinated response to child maltreatment as needed.
• Role is 10 hours week with the ability to pick up more shifts as needed

Benefits

• Signing bonus and a training stipend
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees