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UnityPoint Health

Physician

West Des Moines, IA · On-site

Provide TeleHospitalist coverage at multiple UnityPoint hospitals * Position is employed with UnityPoint Clinic * Flexibility with schedule including nights, weekends, and Holidays * 12, 12-hour ...

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As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for telehospitalist in the United States is $80,211.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $55,500.00 and $98,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A Telehospitalist is a licensed physician who provides remote inpatient care using telemedicine technology. They work in collaboration with on-site medical teams to assess, diagnose, and manage hospitalized patients, offering real-time consultations and medical decision-making. Telehospitalists typically cover night shifts, weekends, or overflow cases to support hospitals facing staffing shortages. This role allows for increased access to quality care, especially in rural or underserved areas.

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Telehospitalists commonly work a mix of day, night, and weekend shifts, often following a block scheduling pattern similar to traditional hospitalists, but with the flexibility to provide care remotely. The role typically involves conducting virtual rounds, admitting and discharging patients, and consulting with on-site medical teams via video or phone. Unlike in-person hospitalist roles, telehospitalists rarely have to respond physically to emergencies, but must be highly responsive and organized to manage multiple patients across different facilities. This remote approach can offer improved work-life balance while still providing critical, timely inpatient care.

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To thrive as a Telehospitalist, you need strong clinical decision-making skills, board certification in internal medicine or family medicine, and an active medical license. Familiarity with telemedicine platforms, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and secure communication technologies is essential. Excellent communication, adaptability, and the ability to build rapport with both on-site clinical teams and patients remotely are key soft skills. These capabilities ensure effective collaboration, continuity of patient care, and optimal outcomes in the virtual hospital environment.

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Part-time TeleHospitalist - Physician - Iowa & Illinois

UnityPoint Health

West Des Moines, IA • On-site

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Re-posted 22 days ago

UnityPoint Health rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

267th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Overview
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Part-time Telehospitalist Physician to join our system-wide team in IA and IL
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 in Healthcare 2022 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.
  • Provide TeleHospitalist coverage at multiple UnityPoint hospitals
  • Position is employed with UnityPoint Clinic
  • Flexibility with schedule including nights, weekends, and Holidays
    • 6, 12-hour shifts/month
    • Self-scheduling
  • Response time within 30 minutes
  • Utilize Vidyo Telehealth
  • Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Responsibilities
  • 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
  • Managing cross coverage & low acuity admissions (as needed) on overnight shift for one or more hospitals, depending on the number of beds covered.
  • Cross cover needs, include but not limited to entering orders, calling nurses, staff, patients, or families.
  • Helping with transfers to higher level of care if needed overnight, transfer to ICU or other floors within same facility, calling in through Vidyo to evaluate patients if needed.
  • Documentation per CMS & TH guidelines for H&Ps, cross coverage, significant events, handoff, etc.
Qualifications
  • MD or DO
  • Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Medicine
  • Requires 1 year of bedside clinical experience as a Hospitalist
  • Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in your state of residency, AND IA, IL and WI
  • Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician's field of practice
  • Credentialed at all UPH hospitals staffed by a TeleHospitalist
  • Unemployable states: NY, CA, OR, VT, WA, DC
We offer
  • Shift based compensation with RVU production and performance incentive
  • 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.

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At UnityPoint Health, we provide care in nine regions throughout Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin. As the nation's fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health keeps people at the center of all we do. We are looking for dynamic and talented individuals to join our team. You'll find opportunities for every sized dream.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

West Des Moines, IA, US

Year founded

1995

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