This position leads the provision of care for Critical Care departments and the Trauma Programs at UnityPoint Health-Des Moines. Guided by the UnityPoint Health Vision, Mission, and Strategic Plan, the Director is responsible for the overall effective operation of these departments in regard to care delivery, quality and safety outcomes, employee engagement, patient experience, regulatory compliance, fiscal management and maintenance of trauma designations for each of our four hospitals including the Level I Trauma designation at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. He/she uses research and outcomes data to support the design, development, and implementation of processes and programs that improve patient care and stimulate departmental and organizational growth. The Director works collaboratively with other service lines, rural providers, and community leaders to maximize care coordination between internal departments, as well as for patients within our community and rural settings.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with 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 and health 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. 

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

• Responsible for the administrative/operational functions of Critical Care units at Iowa Methodist Medical Center and the Trauma Programs at Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Methodist West Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital and Iowa Methodist Medical Center; development of budgets and the effective use of resources, strategic planning, maintenance of trauma research and data registry functions, development of partnerships and relationships to advance the goals of the organization.
• Assures compliance with requirements to maintain trauma designations including Level 1 Trauma designation at IMMC. This includes timely and accurate data registry, research projects and performance improvement activities. Serves as resource for UPH system initiatives as well as community/state initiatives related to Trauma.
• Responsible for clinical services within the service line, including standards of care, protocols, staffing plans, evaluation of patient care, data registry and process improvement.
• Serves as the administrative leader and liaison with physicians and physician activities; serves as the administrative representative to related medical staff departments, sections, and committees.
• Responsible for acquiring and allocating human, material, and financial resources for the functions of the service line.
• Collaborates with leadership of other service lines to enhance patient throughput and coordination of care between departments.
• Evaluates current evidence and outcomes data to influence change in regard to operational processes, procedures and systems.
• Demonstrates knowledge of current reimbursement systems and payor sources when evaluating the efficiency of the patient’s visit.
• Assumes responsibility for the creation, development and implementation of new programs; seeking avenues of growth and new opportunities.