Maternal Fetal Medicine - Physician - Blank Children's Hospital
UnityPoint Health
Summary
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!
Job description
Team
- Join a growing MFM team built around work/life balance.
- Experience strong support from robust, experienced staff: 8 nurses, 13 sonographers, 1 care coordinator, 3 diabetes educators, 1 genetic counselor, and 2 NPs.
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 patients/day on MFM schedule in clinic.
- 4 clinic and/or call days, ½ day admin time per week, weekend call rotation.
- 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.
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 features 4 GE Voluson E10 and 2 GE Voluson E22 ultrasound machines, integrated GE ViewPoint, and EPIC EMR.
- In 2025, our Perinatal Center cared for 6,200 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
Requirements
- MD/DO or ECFMG certified foreign equivalent
- BC/BE in OBGYN and Maternal-Fetal Medicine
- Hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa
- Fetal echocardiogram experience preferred but not required
Benefits
- Incentive package
- Total Rewards program
- Generous time off
- CME allowance
- Malpractice insurance
- Retirement contributions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility
- Loan restructuring and consolidation service
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.