UnityPoint Health·Des Moines, Iowa
The midwife will join the Grinnell and Blank Children's Hospital Midwife group and serve the broader market around Grinnell, Iowa, including outreach to Marshalltown. Responsibilities include working in a new OBGYN clinic and performing various procedures.
Overview UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Midwife to join our OBGYN Clinic in Grinnell, IA!Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.
At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world.
Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.
Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.
At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
UnityPoint Health – Grinnell provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in east central Iowa.
A private, nonprofit, non-tax supported medical center, UnityPoint Health - Grinnell Regional Medical Center is the largest hospital in Iowa between Des Moines and Iowa City and serves more than 47,000 residents in 6 counties.
Join Grinnell and Blank Children's Hospital Midwife group Serve the broader market around Grinnell, Iowa - outreach will include Marshalltown Work in a brand-new OBGYN clinic with 5 rooms for office visits and 1 procedure room Schedule Clinic: 3 Shifts/week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday Avg. 20 patients/day Call: 7 Shifts/month (24 hour shifts, rotating days) Able to perform colposcopies, IUDs, PAPs, and Ultrasound Ability to help grow the service line in this rural market
CNM Board Eligible or Board Certified Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt) We Offer: Sign on Bonus. Relocation Allowance, and Retention Bonus eligible Paid Week CME, Comprehensive Benefits Package, and 401k with match About Grinnell: Grinnell boasts some of the area’s best independent restaurants, one-of-a-kind retailers and a quaint downtown anchored by the Merchants National Bank, one of eight “jewel-box” banks designed by architect Louis Sullivan, mentor to Frank Lloyd Wright. Grinnell is where ideas come to life and exploration is encouraged. With forward-thinking community development initiatives, an environment ripe for entrepreneurialism and an enhanced quality of life, Grinnell is a great place to live, learn and work.
Candidates must be a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) and either Board Eligible or Board Certified. They should also be able to obtain an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa and have the authority to prescribe medications.
Market context
In Iowa, physician openings are often shaped by ongoing demand for primary and specialty care, especially in communities where access can be limited. These roles are competitive because employers look for strong clinical judgment, clear communication, and alignment with the organization’s mission; this posting also lists a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to lift up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm the original job description before applying.
