Physician - Perinatologist

+ Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents + Job ID: 165051 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 thatu2019s recognized as a u00a0 great place to live (u00a0 Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. Weu2019re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 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 that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage youu2019re in. Here are just a few: + Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . + Dental and health 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. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health. 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 u2013 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, u00bd 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 Childrenu2019s 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 u00a0 Total Rewards (u00a0 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 u00a0 development opportunities (u00a0 that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience + A u00a0 culture (u00a0 guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whatu2019s right for the people we serve Community Details: Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself. Named by Forbes as the u201c u00a0 Best U.S. Metro for Young Professionals (u00a0 u201d , 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 youu2019re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. u00a0 Learn why (u00a0 Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

Created: 2025-12-05