Physician - Perinatologist

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  Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents

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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 (   !

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 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 focused on 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, health and vision 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.

Join our team of experts and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Team

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  Join a growing MFM team built around work/life balance.

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  Experience strong support from robust, experienced staff: 8 nurses, 13 sonographers, 1 care coordinator, 3 diabetes educators, 1 genetic counselor, and 2 NPs.

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Role

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  Consultative only – no delivery or surgery requirements beyond cerclage procedures.

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  Patient-facing MFM practice run at a pace that emphasizes quality of care – Max of 10 patients/day on MFM schedule in clinic.

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  4 clinic and/or call days, ½ day admin time per week, weekend call rotation.

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  On-Call Responsibilities: On-call NP available to assist with inpatient rounding and completing inpatient notes. Clinic load is limited to a half-day in the morning while on call, leaving afternoons dedicated to inpatient needs and reading non-consultative ultrasounds.

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Facility

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  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).

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  UnityPoint Iowa Methodist Hospital is a designated level 3 perinatal center.

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  Level IIIB NICU.

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  Modern and fully equipped clinic adjacent to the hospital features 4 GE Voluson E10 and 2 GE Voluson E22 ultrasound machines, integrated GE ViewPoint, and EPIC EMR.

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  In 2025, our Perinatal Center cared for 6,200 patients with high-risk maternal and fetal conditions.

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Qualifications

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  MD/DO or ECFMG certified foreign equivalent

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  BC/BE in OBGYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine

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  Fetal echocardiogram experience preferred but not required

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  Hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa

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We Offer

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  An Attractive incentive package

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  A competitive  Total Rewards (   program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.

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  Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more

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  Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance

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  Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation

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  A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation

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  Support and  development opportunities (  that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience

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  A  culture (   guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve

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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.