Pulmonary and Critical Care - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

MercyOne is seeking a BE/BC Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to join its well-known practice. Join a collaborative, high-performing team with strong specialty support, offering the opportunity to deliver advanced, patient-centered care in a dynamic and growing healthcare system.

Job Opportunity Details

• Join a tight-knit team of 14 Physicians and 12 APPs
• 14-16 shifts per month
• Shifts are a combination of 8-12 hours
• 24/7 APP Support
• Primary location: MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - 67 ICU/CCU Beds
• Secondary location: MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center - 7 ICU Beds

Why this Opportunity?

• Join a Legacy of Excellence at a Nationally Recognized Leader – Be part of a mission-driven organization founded in 1893, rooted in compassionate, faith-based care, at a 622-bed Level II Trauma Center named one of Becker’s Healthcare “100 Great Hospitals in America.”
• Serve as a Regional Referral Hub – Provide care to a broad, diverse tertiary service area of 1.5 million across central Iowa.
• Practice in an Advanced Clinical Environment – Work within a highly specialized system featuring a Neuro Trauma ICU and a closed ICU model designed for high-quality, team-based care.
• Cutting-Edge Technology – Access to O-arm imaging, bi-plane suite, minimally invasive capabilities, and multiple navigation stations.
• Certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center

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

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary with Built-in Growth:
• Year 1: $420,000 | Year 2: $432,000 | Years 3+ $568,379
• Recruitment incentive: $150,000
• Moving allowance up to $15,000
• Annual CME allowance: $6,000
• Malpractice with tail coverage
• Retirement options (403B with 6.5% match + 457B)
• Benefits begin day one!
• J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply

To Learn More Contact:

Cory Pulido, Provider Recruiter

Send CV to cory.pulido@mercyone.org

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893. We operate 4 not for profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty Hospitals with a total of 875 beds. And we are ONE of many here in Iowa. Our parent organization, MercyOne Iowa has 420 care locations including 18 owned Hospitals and 25 affiliated Medical Centers meeting the needs of Iowans across the state. For the second consecutive year MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been named to the Beckers Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America. Once again MercyOne is one of only two hospitals in Iowa to make this prestigious list.

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. Spend Saturdays at the nationally renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the job you love and come home to the community of friends and family. Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has to offer.