Psychiatry-Physician-Waterloo, IA - UnityPoint Health

Psychiatry-Physician- Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Psychiatrist to join our inpatient mental health team in Waterloo, 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 a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2022 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.

• 1.0 full-time Inpatient mental health practice opportunity
• Dedicated Medical Directorship hours.
• 21 Bed adult only (ages 18 and up) Mental Health Unit
• 96% fill capacity
• Experienced team of 5 Advanced Practice Providers
• Safety techs, Counselors, Social worker, Discharge Navigators, and experienced nursing staff
• Tele psych available on unit
• ED with dedicated behavioral health hallway (5 rooms)
• Advanced Practice Supervision
• Great community mental health support
• Collegial practice and care environment, supported by highly trained physician, clinical staff, and administration.
• Hospitalists consult in inpatient mental health.
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on Epic EMR 

• Initial psychiatric evaluation on new patients, with follow-up treatment and/or medication management with existing patients for continuum of care
• Lead 8AM Monday-Friday mental health staff meeting
• Lead strategic planning duties and oversight of providers within the service line
• Developing best practices and collaborations with site leads and clinics
• Supervision & Coaching for advance practice providers on inpatient unit & walk in-clinic
• Hospital cross functional support for behavioral health services with inpatient mental health unit, walk in clinic, ED, and medical floor consults
• Nursing home psychiatry evaluations
• Coverage includes admissions, discharges, rounding, and discharge summaries.
• Participate in treatment team activities to include the development and periodic review of plans.
• Collaborate with physicians, social workers, nurses, or other professionals to discuss treatment plans and progress
• Participate in nonrestrictive call during the week and available by phone on weekends.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
• Provide the best outcome for every patient every time

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
• 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

• Salary based position with Medical Director stipend
• Competitive compensation package includes signing bonus, residency stipend, and relocation
• 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.

Waterloo

Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley!

Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at 515-782-0175 or tina.dalton@unitypoint.org