• Physician - Perinatologist

    UnityPoint Health (Des Moines, IA)


    + 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 that’s recognized as a   great place to live (https://www.catchdesmoines.com/media/news-releases/)   !

    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 (https://uphtotalrewards.com/)   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 (https://www.unitypoint.org/join-our-team/provider-careers)   that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience

    + A   culture (https://www.unitypoint.org/our-culture.aspx)   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 (https://www.forbes.com/advisor/mortgages/top-places-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 (https://www.dsmpartnership.com/)   Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.