OB Hospitalist - Physician - Bettendorf

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a OBGYN Hospitalist Physician to join our team in Bettendorf, 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 a spot on the Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare 2023 by Becker’s Healthcare. 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 Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

$50,000 Signing Bonus | Flexible Scheduling | Prorated Bonuses for Reduced FTE

Join a highly respected, well‑established hospitalist program where quality care, physician autonomy, and work‑life balance are truly supported.

• Predictable, flexible schedule - Full‑time hospitalists work (7) 24‑hour shifts per 4‑week block , with prorated bonus available for reduced FTE
• Practice entirely inpatient medicine in a trusted, community‑focused hospital and clinic system
• Collaborative, cohesive physician group with experienced leadership and a collegial culture that supports autonomy and shared decision‑making
• Highly experienced clinical and non‑clinical staff who know the patients, workflow, and community - allowing you to focus on patient care
• Fully integrated EPIC EMR system across clinics and hospitals, enhancing care coordination and efficiency
• Opportunity to shape and grow your role in a stable program with long‑standing community presence

This is an ideal role for OB/GYN hospitalists seeking schedule consistency , strong support, and meaningful clinical work without the burden of outpatient responsibilities.

• Provide 24/7 in-house obstetric and gynecologic coverage for Labor & Delivery and OB triage units
• Manage labor, delivery, postpartum care, and obstetric emergencies
• Perform vaginal deliveries, cesarean sections, and OB/GYN surgical procedures as required
• Respond promptly to obstetric emergencies, including shoulder dystocia, postpartum hemorrhage, hypertensive crises, and fetal distress
• Provide gynecologic care for emergency and inpatient consultations as needed
• Serve as a clinical resource and backup for community OB/GYN physicians and midwives
• Collaborate with anesthesiology, neonatology, nursing, and ancillary staff to ensure coordinated, high‑quality care
• Supervise and support Midwives
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, patient safety programs, and review of OB metrics
• Ensure compliance with hospital policies, clinical protocols, and regulatory standards
• Foster a culture of patient-centered, respectful, and evidence‑based care
• Participate in departmental meetings, drills, and continuing medical education activities
• Support initiatives related to risk management, peer review, and clinical best practices
• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology
• Must have at least 3 years of experience
• 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

We offer

• Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. Employees typically do not start at the top of the range, though compensation depends on an individual’s qualifications. The pay range does not include other forms of incentives which may include bonuses or differential pay, or other forms of compensation or benefits that may be applicable to this role.
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details

Comprised of six counties in Illinois and Iowa, the Quad Cities boasts a low cost of living, easy commutes, nationally regarded K-12 schools and ample cultural and recreational amenities including theaters, riverfront attractions, hundreds of miles of trails and a plethora of dining options. Whether it’s watching a sunset, with a drink in hand, from a rooftop bar that overlooks our Mississippi River, taking in the culture that makes up the Quad Cities at summer festivals, or taking a bike ride along the riverbank on a crisp fall, morning, the QC loves their river and are proud to call it home. Start exploring and indulge in the many diverse experiences and adventures that await you in the Quad Cities.

Please contact Whitney Tate, Physician Talent Partner, at Whitney.Tate@unitypoint.org