Company Profile
UnityPoint Health -Des Moines
Company Overview
At UnityPoint Health® we provide care throughout Iowa, western Illinois and southern Wisconsin in our hospitals, clinics and home health settings. We are dedicated to making it easier to live well.
Our cardiac care team performs hundreds of open-heart surgeries each year, as well as other important procedures to correct valvular and coronary diseases. Iowa Methodist performed the first open-heart procedure outside of the Mayo Clinic in 1956 and continues to deliver superb cardiology and vascular care. We offer a complete cardiac care program to diagnose, treat and manage heart problems.
Blank Children’s Hospital is completely dedicated to meeting the unique health care needs of children and their families. Blank Children’s Hospital provides a comprehensive array of medical care services, family support services and community health and outreach programs. It embraces a family-centered care philosophy where families are recognized as the most important part of a child’s healing process.
The John Stoddard Cancer Center and Iowa Methodist are well known throughout the Midwest for cancer care. In 1956, it opened Des Moines' first radiation therapy department. In 1993, the John Stoddard Cancer Center became the first in Central Iowa to house all radiation, oncology and ancillary services in one convenient location for patients and families.
Iowa Methodist is one of two Level I Trauma Centers in the State of Iowa. Life Flight, the air ambulance program for Iowa Methodist, began in 1979 and continues to fly hundreds of vital missions per year.
Younker Rehabilitation Center is the largest, most comprehensive physical rehabilitation program in Central Iowa, providing a wide range of inpatient and outpatient care.
The Maternity Center at Iowa Methodist gives new mothers the ability to labor, deliver, recover and have care after birth in one spacious room. We are proud to welcome more babies than any other hospital in Iowa.
Medical Education has always played an important role at Iowa Methodist. The hospital established its highly regarded School of Nursing in 1901, which trained generations of nurses in Iowa until 1999. Many of its graduates served in the U.S. Cadet Nurse Corps during World War II. After the war, Iowa Methodist developed medical residency programs for training new doctors in pediatrics, family medicine, internal medicine, surgery, podiatry and psychiatry in partnership with Broadlawns Medical Center.
Our Corporate and Community Wellness Services is dedicated to helping area businesses improve the overall health status of their employee
Company History
UnityPoint Health's market history in Des Moines began with the merger of Iowa Lutheran Hospital and Iowa Methodist Hospital in 1993, which formed the state's largest provider of hospital and related health services. The organization expanded to encompass eight metropolitan areas and changed its name in 2013 to reflect its growth beyond Iowa. UnityPoint Health has since become the nation's fifth largest non-denominational health system, serving nearly 8 million patient visits annually, including around 100,000 surgeries and delivering more than 20,000 babies. The organization's commitment to providing coordinated care and improving the health of the communities it serves is evident in its extensive network of care and patient-focused approach
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
UnityPoint Health Des Moines has achieved several notable accomplishments, including:
Top Rehabilitation Hospital: UnityPoint Health - Iowa Methodist Medical Center was named the top rehabilitation hospital in Iowa by Becker's Healthcare for 2024. This recognition highlights the hospital's commitment to excellence in providing specialized care for patients recovering from conditions such as stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and amputation.
Top Places to Work: UnityPoint Health has been recognized for the fifth consecutive year as one of the nation’s top places to work in healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review. This recognition is a testament to the organization's commitment to fostering a positive workplace culture and supporting its team members through wellness programs and community involvement opportunities.
These accomplishments reflect UnityPoint Health Des Moines' dedication to providing high-quality care and support to patients and its commitment to creating a positive work environment for its team members.
Benefits
UnityPoint Health offers a comprehensive Total Rewards benefits program that supports employees’ physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
Health and Wellness Benefits: UnityPoint Health provides medical, dental, and vision coverage with options to choose between a Traditional Plan or a Health Savings Plan (HSA), both offering access to a network of providers at preferred rates. Employees enrolled in the HSA can fund it with pre-tax dollars to cover current or future medical expenses. Virtual Urgent Care is available for individuals aged 2 and older in Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Wellness programs and resources are also included to support overall health and work-life balance.
Insurance Coverage: Employees receive group term life insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance at no cost, with coverage based on annual pay up to $250,000. Additional life insurance for employees, spouses, and children is available in set increments. Short-term and long-term disability coverage is provided at no cost, with options to purchase additional long-term disability benefits.
Financial and Retirement Benefits: UnityPoint Health offers 401(k) plans and Health Savings Accounts (HSA) to help employees save for the future. The Total Rewards program also includes financial wellness resources, such as access to legal and identity theft protection services through ARAG.
Additional Perks: Employees can access accident insurance, educational resources, and programs designed to support personal growth and career development. The Total Rewards program integrates compensation, benefits, recognition, well-being, and purpose to create a holistic support system for employees and their families.
UnityPoint Health’s Total Rewards program is designed to provide flexible, comprehensive, and personalized benefits that address employees’ health, financial security, and overall well-being. It emphasizes support at key life stages, ensuring employees and their families have access to resources that enhance both professional and personal life.
For more information please visit our total rewards site at https://uphtotalrewards.com/