Cardiovascular Service Line - System Medical Director – Interventional/Structural Heart - Physi[...]

UnityPoint Health; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive incentive package

Generous time off and CME allowance

Support for work-life balance

CME allowance

Job summary

UnityPoint Health is seeking a Service Line Medical Director for Interventional and Structural Heart to lead cardiovascular services in Des Moines, Iowa. This position focuses on clinical leadership, quality performance, and workforce recruitment.

The successful candidate will hold an MD or DO, with board eligibility in Cardiology, and possess strong management skills for guiding healthcare teams. The position offers benefits and a commitment to supportive work culture.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted license to practice in Iowa and authority to prescribe medications.
• Board eligible or certified in Cardiology or subspecialty.
• Minimum 5 years as practicing physician focusing on patient-centric care.

Responsibilities

• Establish working relationships with service line physicians.
• Lead clinical quality standards and reduce operational variation.
• Develop strategic plans in alignment with UPH objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Clinical quality improvement

Financial management

Communication

Education

MD or DO

Advanced degree in healthcare management (MBA, MHA) preferred

Job description

Job Summary

Service Line Medical Director for Interventional and Structural Heart will provide accountable clinical executive leadership for cardiovascular services across UnityPoint Health. The role is based in Des Moines, IA.

Responsibilities

• Clinical and Service Quality Performance (70%)
  • Establish strong working relationships with service line physicians (employed and independent partners) and other providers through regular meetings and site visits.
  • Lead physicians, APPs, and other health care providers to reduce clinical and operational variation and develop high‑reliability care standards.
  • Champion adoption of high‑reliability standards with regional and subspecialty leadership.
  • Develop and review performance dashboards, monitor clinical outcomes, and implement action plans to optimize results.
  • Manage performance of physicians and APPs, proactively fostering culture and addressing concerns.
• Education & Training Development (10%)
  • Represent cardiovascular specialties within the system and with independent partners.
  • Build clinical, fellowship, and research programs as appropriate.
  • Establish and lead standardization of clinical protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Ensure adherence to established protocols, policies, and procedures.
  • Disseminate information to physicians, APPs, and staff consistently.
  • Conduct regularly scheduled specialty division meetings to plan future activities.
  • Attend seminars and conferences to maintain current knowledge of national developments.
• Clinical Program Development & Workforce Recruitment (10%)
  • Align service line physicians and APPs with strategic priorities and goals.
  • Partner with operations leaders to develop short‑term (1‑2 year) and long‑term (2‑5 year) strategic plans aligned with the UPH strategic plan.
  • Provide consulting for new programs, initiatives, and technology investments.
  • Participate in business plan development and stakeholder discussions.
  • Collaborate with operations leaders to achieve performance metrics and objectives.
  • Participate in workforce planning for physicians, APPs, and other providers.
  • Lead development of recruitment strategies and actively participate in the recruitment process.
• Financial Management (10%)
  • Provide input into the management of the profit and loss of the assigned division.
  • Participate in strategic, operational, and capital discussions.
  • Develop and implement tactics to improve profitability of the service line.
  • Demonstrate UnityPoint Health values and safety guidelines.
  • Maintain current licenses and certifications required for the position.
  • Practice HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA, and other regulatory guidelines.
  • Complete all annual education and competency requirements.
  • Maintain compliance with federally funded program requirements and address concerns promptly.

Qualifications

• MD or DO
• Board eligible or board certified in Cardiology or a cardiovascular subspecialty
• Fellowship trained in the applicable subspecialty for the service line
• Unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary
• Advanced degree in healthcare management (MBA, MHA) preferred
• Additional training in leadership (e.g., UPH Physician Leadership Academy) preferred
• Practicing physician focusing on high‑quality, patient‑centric care, minimum 5 years experience
• Minimum 3 years experience leading physicians, APPs, and other clinicians through change

Benefits

• Initial 2‑year salary guarantee with potential to exceed on an innovative compensation program
• Attractive incentive package
• Competitive Total Rewards program with benefits that align with personal priorities
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions, and more
• Dedicated provider resources to support work‑life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and loan restructuring services
• Commitment to ensuring all voices are heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
• Support and development opportunities for a remarkable employment experience
• Culture guided by uncompromising values and a belief in doing what’s right for patients