Center for Liver Disease - APP - Des Moines, IA

• Overview UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Liver Clinic APP to join our Hepatology team in Des Moines, IA.
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• UnityPoint Health – Des Moines provides coordinated clinic, hospital, and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa.
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• Our growing Liver Clinic is seeking an experienced and compassionate Advanced Practice Provider (Nurse Practitioner) to join our multidisciplinary hepatology team.
• This role provides comprehensive care for patients with a wide range of liver conditions, including cirrhosis, hepatitis, fatty liver disease, autoimmune liver disorders, pre- and post-transplant care, and other complex hepatology needs.
• The APP will work collaboratively with hepatologists, nursing, and support staff to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
• With the goal after training to see 12-15 patients per day, pending complexity.

Responsibilities

Monday-Friday 8-4:30 Conduct new and follow-up patient visits, including assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and ongoing management of liver-related conditions. Coordinate care for high-acuity and chronically ill patients, ensuring seamless communication across the care team. Order and interpret diagnostic tests, labs, imaging, and specialty evaluations. Manage medication adjustments, including hepatology-specific therapies and monitoring for side effects. Provide patient and family education related to liver disease, treatment plans, lifestyle interventions, and long-term care needs. Participate in care pathways for cirrhosis management, transplant evaluations, and post-transplant follow-up as applicable. Collaborate with inpatient teams to support transitions of care and reduce readmissions. Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record accurately and in a timely manner. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives, care standardization, and process development within the clinic. Outreach clinic at least once monthly and could involve more pending volumes.