• Complex Care Physician (Full-Time)

    ChildServe (Johnston, IA)


    Complex Care Physician (Full-Time)

     

    Physicians Johnston, Iowa

     

    Apply

    Description

    Join ChildServe’s multidisciplinary team of experts as a Full-Time Complex Care Physician to provide high-quality, family-centered care to children and young adults with complex medical needs. This position works alongside a team of professionals, including Iowa board-certified physicians and pediatric physiatrists, nurse practitioners, pediatric psychologists, mental health therapists, nurses, and pediatric rehabilitation therapists (PT/OT/SLP).

     

    ChildServe partners with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life. ChildServe is a leading pediatric healthcare provider with Iowa's only children's specialty hospital, offering a variety of services and programs to meet each child’s unique needs. ChildServe’s four key specialty areas include: complex medical care, pediatric rehabilitation, autism and behavioral health, and community-based services. Through a coordinated care approach, services are interwoven and streamlined, so families can get many of their child’s needs met in one location. Proudly serving the community since 1928, ChildServe now provides more than 30 services to over 5,800 children in Iowa each year.

     

    Learn more about ChildServe and the specialty healthcare services we provide, including our recent announcement to transition to a pediatric specialty hospital designation (https://www.childserve.org/specialty-hospital/) !

     

    What You’ll Do

     

    + Medical Care: Participate in the medical management of children and young adults on the inpatient units as consulting or primary physician, as well as children and young adults in the outpatient clinic setting.

    + Collaboration: Collaborate and partner with ChildServe’s comprehensive interdisciplinary team, including care team members, leaders and external partners.

    + Care & Quality Improvement: Support the ChildServe Care Quality System and establish and maintain the highest quality healthcare standards.

     

    Review the full job description. (https://files.constantcontact.com/f534bcd8001/c3b0921b-53cf-4c70-a3c0-3888e34ef4eb.pdf)

     

    What You’ll Need

     

    + Board certified/board eligible in one of the following:

    + Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

    + Family Medicine, with experience in inpatient medical management and pediatric complex care

    + Pediatrics, with experience in inpatient medical management and complex care management up to age 30.

    + Three or more years of experience in treating children and young adults with special health care needs.

    + Completion of a Pediatric Complex Care fellowship or additional experience in pediatric complex care and transition is preferred.

    + Ability to obtain and maintain a full unrestricted Medical License in the State of Iowa.

    + Unrestricted federal DEA and state CSA license.

     

    E-mail [email protected] to learn more about this position.

     

    Why ChildServe

    Along with a guaranteed, competitive salary, robust benefits including generous paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice coverage, retirement contributions, and eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), at ChildServe you'll enjoy:

    + Culture & Mission: As a Top Workplace every year since 2014 and voted the #1 Most Influential Nonprofit in Des Moines, our team is united by our mission to partner with families to help children with special healthcare needs live a great life.

    + Innovation & Growth: ChildServe offers multiple services that are only found at ChildServe. Our team is dedicated to improving the quality of our healthcare programs to better meet the needs of the families we serve.

    + Inpatient Programs: Our inpatient programs include the only free-standing pediatric inpatient rehabilitation unit in Iowa, and our Inpatient Complex Medical Care program, the only program of its kind in Iowa. We are licensed for 74 beds across three dedicated inpatient units.

    + Collaborative Approach: ChildServe's approach is built on the knowledge that everyone benefits when experts can work together. You'll enjoy partnering with an interdisciplinary team to enhance the care we provide.

    + Growth: ChildServe has experienced remarkable growth in recent years, including the opening of a new pediatric rehabilitation unit, expansion into Cedar Rapids, the doubling of our facilities in both Iowa City and Ames, and the planned launch of new locations in Des Moines and Davenport in 2026.

     

    Why Des Moines

     

    Join a thriving, award-winning community where your career and lifestyle can flourish. Does Moines offers:

     

    + Affordable Living: Enjoy a low cost of living with short commute times—averaging just 20 minutes or less.

    + Top-Tier Education: Access to excellent schools and educational institutions.

    + Vibrant Neighborhoods: Welcoming suburbs and a lively downtown filled with unique restaurants, eclectic shops, and cultural charm.

    + Unforgettable Experiences:

    + Ranked #2 Farmers’ Market in the U.S., featuring over 300 local vendors.

    + Renowned cultural attractions like the Des Moines Art Center, Science Center of Iowa, and the Pappajohn Sculpture Park.

    + A dynamic calendar of festivals, outdoor concerts, and community events.

    + A diverse theater scene showcasing local and national talent.

    + A growing number of award-winning craft breweries.

     

    ChildServe is an Equal Opportunity Employer.