Psychiatry Medical Director - Physician - Remote

  • UnityPoint Health
  • West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Full Time
  • Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents
  • Job ID: 178724

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting a .2 FTE Psychiatrist to remotely supervise virtual Advanced Practice Providers.

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.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We're proud to be recognized as a Top Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options focused on your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you're in.Here are just a few:

  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental, health and vision insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

  • Review and oversee clinical charts for four virtual Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) to ensure accuracy, compliance, and quality standards
  • Conduct ongoing check-ins and meetings with APPs to support performance, development, and overall success
  • Serve as a point of contact for APPs, responding to questions and calls as needed within reasonable scope
  • Review, approve, and sign off on clinical documentation in a timely and compliant manner

Qualifications

  • MD/DO
  • 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)
Job ID: 522554792
Originally Posted on: 5/27/2026

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