OB Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

Join Our OB Hospitalist Team

We are currently in search of a Board Certified/Board Eligible OBGYN to become part of our OB Hospitalist service located in Des Moines, IA. Our organization is dedicated to providing advanced healthcare services with a strong emphasis on patient-centered care. If you are passionate about making a significant impact in obstetric and infant care, we would love to connect with you.

Opportunity Overview

• Work schedule: 7 shifts per month (24-hour shifts)
• Flexible scheduling options available
• No on-call responsibilities
• Care for OBED patients and unassigned emergency cases (including vaginal deliveries and C-sections)
• Approximately 1,400 annual OBED visits, with one-third resulting in deliveries
• Access to subspecialists, including Maternal-Fetal Medicine (MFM)
• Home to Iowa's only maternal transport team
• Adjunct faculty position available for Family Medicine Residency

Highlights of the Position

• Competitive annual base salary of $400,000
• Recruitment incentive of $150,000
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000
• Malpractice insurance coverage with tail coverage included
• 403B retirement plan with matching contributions and 457B savings options
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of up to $6,000
• Comprehensive benefits starting from day one
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Encouragement for J-1 and H1-B visa candidates to apply

About Our Medical Center

Our facility is a 622-bed Level II Trauma center that has been serving the community since 1893. With an average of 3,000 deliveries each year, we are equipped with a 44-bed Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), an 8-bed OB Emergency Department, 15 labor suites, and 40 postpartum recovery rooms.

Living in Greater Des Moines

Greater Des Moines is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States, boasting a low cost of living and a robust job market. Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and leisurely afternoons at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Experience a community where you can bike to work and return home to friends and family. The area offers extensive trails for walking, running, and biking, along with suburbs known for excellent schools and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few of the attractions that make Des Moines vibrant. This is a place where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a healthy work/life balance is achievable.

About Our Organization

We are part of one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare systems in the country, comprising a family of over 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians dedicated to serving diverse communities across 25 states. Our system includes 92 hospitals and numerous continuing care locations, with significant investments in community health initiatives.

Our Mission

We are committed to serving together in the spirit of compassion and healing within our communities. Our core values include Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. We are eager to recruit talented physicians who share our values and are dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

If you are a practicing physician considering relocation or a medical resident seeking opportunities, we invite you to explore the possibilities with us.