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Laurel, Iowa

Maternal Fetal Medicine - Physician - Des Moines - $100,000 Recruitment Incentive

Maternal-Fetal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$576K+

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Shape the Future of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Central Iowa. MercyOne is seeking a BC/BE Maternal-Fetal Medicine physician to join the largest MFM group in Central Iowa.

Our established, collaborative team provides a full spectrum of consultative and co-managed care for routine and high-risk pregnancies.

Job Opportunity Details Join a team of 2 Physicians and 1 APP 36 patient contact hours, 5 day per week Call: 1 in 3 Volume: ~ 30 patients per day Comprehensive MFM care including advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, genetic counseling, and diabetes management (T1DM, T2DM, and GDM) ARDMS (FE) Board Certified Sonographers Telehealth outreach to Mason City, Waterloo, Pella, and Newton EMR: EPIC Competitive Compensation & Benefits Annual Salary floor: $576,576 + production Recruitment incentive: $100,000 Moving allowance up to $15,000 Annual CME allowance of $6,000 Paid Malpractice with tail coverage Retirement options (403B with match + 457B) Benefits begin day one!

Why this Opportunity? This role offers the opportunity to care for a diverse, high-acuity patient population, including patients with chronic medical conditions, multiple gestations, fetal anomalies, and pregnancies requiring advanced prenatal diagnostics.

MercyOne is home to the only double board-certified MFM/geneticist in Iowa and provides state-of-the-art prenatal diagnostics with strong inpatient support, same-day or next-day access for urgent referrals, and a highly collaborative care model.

This is an excellent opportunity for an MFM physician seeking a well-supported, referral-based practice with strong regional impact and continued program growth. Living in Des Moines, IA!

4th most livable metro in the U. S A cost of living that is 17% lower than the national average Outstanding schools and safe neighborhoods Variety of attractions, recreational and cultural entertainment Abundance of outdoor trails Learn more at: thisisiowa.com MercyOne Medical Group: physician-led and the largest provider of health services in the region.

Our team of over 1,400 physicians and advanced practice providers delivers high-quality care to nearly 4.2 million patients each year. We are proud to be part of MercyOne Iowa Health System and Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health systems in the nation.

To Learn More Contact: Cory Pulido, Provider Recruiter cory.pulido@mercyone.org Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings.

By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive consultative and co-managed care for routine and high-risk pregnancies. Responsibilities include advanced fetal imaging, prenatal diagnosis, and managing diabetes in pregnant patients.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Maternal-Fetal Medicine. The role requires the ability to handle high-acuity patient populations and participate in a 1 in 3 call rotation.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Epic EMRHigh-Risk Pregnancy Care

Maternal-Fetal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 6.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks13 jobs · 12 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Loan repayment
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 0.9
Below most Physician roles listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 19,617 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Laurel

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$215k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Median resident rent
$666/mo≈ 1% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
26 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$100,000 recruitment incentive
Moving allowance up to $15,000
Annual CME allowance of $6,000
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
403B with match + 457B retirement options
Benefits begin day one