Reported by 7 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
Overview
- Location
- Iowa
- Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with exceptional work-life balance · Approximately seven 24-hour shifts per month (84 annually)
- SalaryDr Signal range
- $345k – $360k
- Practice
- Premier regional referral center · Hospital with Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU
7 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay
Role summary
This employed OB Hospitalist position offers a guaranteed base salary plus incentive with flexible 24-hour shift scheduling and no clinic responsibilities in a busy regional Level II Trauma Center with NICU and multidisciplinary support. The position includes comprehensive benefits, visa sponsorship, teaching opportunities, and a substantial recruitment package over $550,000.
What the posting highlights
- Collaborative multidisciplinary Women's Health program
- Care setting: Inpatient obstetrics focus with no clinic responsibilities
- Patient population: Obstetric and high-risk pregnancy patients including those in OB Emergency Department, labor and delivery
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
SalaryDr summary based on the original posting
Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- What physicians report
- $345k – $360k
- Pay context
- SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
- Report sample
- 7 recent physician reports · state cohort
- Compensation basis
- Estimated total compensation
Benefits named in the posting
- Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) retirement plan
- $6,000 annual CME allowance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 7 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.
Employer
Elevate Healthcare Consultants
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Premier regional referral center
- Facility type
- Hospital with Level II Trauma Center and Level III NICU
- Beds
- 622
- Trauma level
- Level II Trauma Center
- Patient population
- Obstetric and high-risk pregnancy patients including those in OB Emergency Department, labor and delivery
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible scheduling with exceptional work-life balance
- Call burden
- Approximately seven 24-hour shifts per month (84 annually)
- Shift type
- 24-hour shifts
- Patient volume
- Approximately 3,000 annual deliveries; Approximately 1,400 OB Emergency Department visits annually
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient obstetrics focus with no clinic responsibilities
- Coverage model
- Collaborative multidisciplinary Women's Health program
- Teaching
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- H-1B
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Aggregated (ym_careers)
- Salary label
- SalaryDr Signal
- First seen
- 1 wk ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 95%
Full description
We're partnering with a highly respected physician-led health system to launch a new employed OB Hospitalist program in Des Moines, Iowa . This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of Women's Health, with outstanding compensation, a flexible schedule, and the resources of a premier regional referral center. Whether you're an experienced OB Hospitalist or an OB/GYN looking to transition into hospital medicine, we'd love to connect. Practice Highlights Help build a newly employed OB Hospitalist program caring for patients in a busy regional referral center featuring: Approximately 3,000 annual deliveries Approximately 1,400 OB Emergency Department visits annually 622-bed Level II Trauma Center Level III NICU Dedicated 8-bed OB Emergency Department 15 Labor & Delivery suites Collaborative multidisciplinary Women's Health program Iowa's only maternal transport team Practice at the Top of Your License You'll care for Obstetric emergencies Unassigned labor patients Vaginal deliveries Cesarean sections High-risk pregnancies alongside Maternal-Fetal Medicine specialists OB Emergency Department patients You'll be supported by Experienced nursing teams Three employed Maternal-Fetal Medicine physicians Anesthesiology Neonatology Family Medicine residents Medical students This is an ideal opportunity for physicians who enjoy practicing high-quality obstetrics while working alongside a collaborative, multidisciplinary team. Opportunity Highlights $550,000+ in total recruitment package $ Guaranteed base salary plus incentive Approximately seven 24-hour shifts per month (84 annually) Flexible scheduling with exceptional work-life balance No clinic responsibilities No traditional call Paid malpractice insurance with tail coverage Relocation assistance Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits 403(b) with employer match plus 457(b) retirement plan $6,000 annual CME allowance Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible J-1 & H-1B visa sponsorship available Why Des Moines? Des Moines is a vibrant metropolitan area of more than 700,000 residents that offers everything you'd expect from a larger city without the traffic, high housing costs, or long commutes. You'll enjoy An affordable lifestyle Beautiful neighborhoods and spacious homes Cost of living well below many major metro areas Excellent public and private schools More time outside the hospital Average commute of around 20 minutes More time for family, hobbies, and travel Easy travel Des Moines International Airport with nonstop service to many major U.S. cities A thriving food and entertainment scene Award-winning restaurants and breweries One of the nation's largest farmers' markets Concerts, festivals, Broadway performances, and professional sports Outdoor recreation Hundreds of miles of biking and walking trails Parks, golf courses, lakes, kayaking, and year-round outdoor activities Whether you're relocating with your family or simply looking for a better quality of life, Des Moines offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. Shape the Future This isn't simply joining an existing program, it's helping build one. Health System is investing in a long-term employed OB Hospitalist team focused on physician collaboration, continuity of care, resident education, and exceptional patient outcomes. You'll have the chance to make a lasting impact and help shape the program's culture and future direction. Leadership opportunities are also available for physicians interested in program development. Ready to Learn More? If you're looking for a position that offers excellent compensation, schedule flexibility, clinical variety, and a community where you and your family can truly thrive , we'd love to start a confidential conversation. Let's explore whether this opportunity is the right fit for your next chapter.