Family Medicine

Fort Dodge, Iowa

UnityPoint Health
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UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Family Medicine Advanced Practitioner to join our team in Fort Dodge, 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 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.


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.


  • Opportunity to practice outpatient medicine in an established primary care clinic
  • 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
  • 36 patient contact hours with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access
  • Support from a Provider Integration Coach, Medical Director and Operations Leaders
  • Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

  • Average 20-25 patients per day; no nights or weekends
  • Telephonic outpatient clinic call; triaged by MyNurse hotline, minimal call volume
  • No inpatient duties
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
  • General primary care procedures such as joint injections, skin excisions, lacerations, casting, etc.
  • 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

  • Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
  • Board Certified
  • Primary care experience preferred
  • Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa
  • Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice
  • Eligible to work in the United States

We Offer


  • Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
  • A competitive 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 that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
  • A guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve


Community Details

Fort Dodge, known for its Midwest charm and family values, is a great place to live, work and raise a family. From the spectacular farmers market to the nationally known museums, the opportunities for fun before, during and after work are endless. Whether exploring museums and public art pieces or riding mountain bikes and off-highway vehicles, Fort Dodge will .

Date Posted: 27 April 2024
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