Maternal Fetal Medicine - Physician - Blank Children's Hospital

Overview

UnityPoint Health Des Moines is actively recruiting a Maternal Fetal Medicine physician to join their team at our Perinatal Center in Des Moines, IA Practice maternal-fetal medicine in a relational, patient-centered environment and enjoy quality of life in a city that's recognized as a great place to live!

Responsibilities

Team

• Join a growing MFM team built around work/life balance
• Experience strong support from robust, experienced staff: 6 perinatal specialty nurses, 9 fetal echo-certified sonographers (combined 171 years of experience!), an RN care coordinator, Diabetic Educator and 2 UnityPoint Genetic Counselors.

Role

• Consultative only - no delivery or surgery requirements beyond cerclage procedures
• Patient-facing MFM practice run at a pace that emphasizes quality of care - Max of 10-12 patients/day
• 4 clinic and/or call days, ½ day admin time per week, weekend call rotation
• Call 1:3 max ARNP first call for diabetic patients

Facility

• UPH Des Moines Perinatal Center is operated by Blank Children's Hospital and has a large referral base from the surrounding community (both metro hospitals had a combined total of over 5,000 deliveries in 2023)
• UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital is a designated level 3 perinatal center
• Level IIIB NICU
• Modern and fully equipped clinic adjacent to the hospital has 5-GE E-10 and 1-GE E-22 ultrasound machines, integrated GE Viewpoint, and EPIC EMR
• In 2023, our Perinatal Center cared for over 5,100 patients with high-risk maternal and fetal conditions.

Qualifications

• MD/DO or ECFMG certified foreign equivalent
• BC/BE in OBGYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
• Fetal echocardiogram experience preferred but not required
• Hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa

We Offer

• An Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we serve

Community Details:

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself. Named by Forbes as the "Best U.S. Metro for Young Professionals", this city is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you're looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.