Maternal Fetal Medicine - Physician - Des Moines - $100,000 RecruitmentIncentive

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as a Maternal-Fetal Medicine Physician

We are currently in search of a Board Certified/Board Eligible Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician to become part of the largest MFM group in Central Iowa. Our well-established and collaborative team offers a comprehensive range of consultative and co-managed care for both routine and high-risk pregnancies.

Job Opportunity Details

• Collaborate with a team consisting of 2 Physicians and 1 Advanced Practice Provider (APP).
• Engage in 36 patient contact hours per week, spread over 5 days.
• Participate in on-call duties at a frequency of 1 in 3.
• Manage a patient volume of approximately 30 individuals daily.
• Provide extensive MFM care, including advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, and diabetes management (Type 1, Type 2, and Gestational Diabetes).
• Work alongside ARDMS (FE) Board Certified Sonographers.
• Utilize telehealth services to reach patients in Mason City, Waterloo, Pella, and Newton.
• Employ the EHR system: Epic.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual salary starting at $576,576, with additional production incentives.
• Recruitment bonus of $100,000.
• Relocation assistance of up to $15,000.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of $6,000.
• Comprehensive malpractice coverage, including tail coverage.
• Retirement plans available (403B with matching contributions and 457B).
• Benefits commence on the first day of employment!

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This position allows you to provide care for a diverse and high-acuity patient population, including those with chronic medical issues, multiple pregnancies, fetal anomalies, and cases requiring advanced prenatal diagnostics.

Our organization is home to Iowa's only double board-certified MFM/geneticist, offering cutting-edge prenatal diagnostics with robust inpatient support. We ensure same-day or next-day access for urgent referrals and foster a highly collaborative care environment. This is an exceptional opportunity for an MFM physician seeking a well-supported, referral-based practice with significant regional influence and ongoing program development.

Living in Des Moines, IA

• Ranked as the 4th most livable metropolitan area in the U.S.
• Cost of living is 17% lower than the national average.
• Access to excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.
• A wide array of attractions, recreational activities, and cultural events.
• Numerous outdoor trails for various activities.

Discover more about the area at thisisiowa.com .

About Our Organization

We are a physician-led medical group and the largest health service provider in the region, with over 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers delivering high-quality care to nearly 4.2 million patients annually. We are proud to be part of a larger health system that is one of the largest Catholic health organizations in the country.

Our medical center has been a Level II Trauma center since 1893, operating four non-profit Catholic medical centers and two specialty hospitals with a total of 875 beds. Our parent organization encompasses 420 care locations, including 18 owned hospitals and 25 affiliated medical centers, serving the healthcare needs of Iowans statewide.

For two consecutive years, our medical center has been recognized on the Becker's Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America, being one of only two hospitals in Iowa to achieve this honor.

Community and Lifestyle

The Greater Des Moines area consistently ranks among the best places to live in the nation, featuring a low cost of living and a strong job market. Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers' Market or leisurely afternoons in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. With abundant trails for biking, walking, and running, you can easily balance work and life while being part of a vibrant community filled with friends and family. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few of the attractions that make Des Moines a wonderful place to call home.

At our organization, we prioritize the physician relationship and strive to partner with our medical professionals. Whether you are an experienced physician considering relocation or a medical resident, we offer flexible opportunities tailored to your individual needs. We invite you to explore the possibilities with us.