Pediatric Critical Care - Physician - Des Mones - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive
Trinity Health$489,412/yrMMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Central IAFull timePosted 1mo agoStill open, checked every night- Visa sponsorship: H-1B, J-1 waiver
- Relocation assistance
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About the job
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Description
MercyOne is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join its well-established service. Serve as a vital resource for critically ill children and their families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing community while enjoying the resources and stability of one of Iowa’s leading healthcare organizations.
Opportunity Details
- Practice in a 6-bed PICU with a dedicated procedure room
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds and manage critically ill pediatric patients
- Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists across multiple disciplines
- Support pediatric surgery, trauma, sedation, and emergency care services
- Teach and mentor APPs, nursing staff, residents, and students
- Participate in shared home-call coverage
- Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based care
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $489,412
- Recruitment incentive: $150,000
- Moving allowance: $15,000
- Annual CME allowance: $6,000
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Retirement options (403B w/ 6.5% match + 457B)
- Benefits begin day one!
- J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply
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
Why this Opportunity?
MercyOne Des Moines is composed of 4 central/southern Iowa Hospitals totaling 875 beds and managing 16 rural Hospitals. MercyOne Children’s Hospital encompasses an 8-bed PICU, 62-bed Level III NICU, a level 2 trauma 12 bed Pediatric ED, a 22-bed Medical Surgical Unit, and is supported by several subspecialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery and Gastroenterology. Additionally, MercyOne Medical Center has a tertiary service of 1.5 million and its maternity care includes 15 dedicated labor suites and 40 private postpartum rooms.
Cory Pulido Provider Recruiter
Cory.Pulido@mercyone.org
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