Inpatient Psychiatry - Physician - Des Moines
- Visa sponsorship: H-1B, J-1 waiver
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatrists employed in Iowa earn a median of $141.96 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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Des Moines Methodist Hospital in Des Moines reported 161 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 5,442,747 hours worked: 5.9 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.1 per 100 full-time workers at general hospitalsnationwide. 4 of them describe violence by a patient, resident or client in the case's own words. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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From 1 October 2025 to 30 June 2026, the US Labor Department certified 26 H-1B applications and 12 green card applications from UnityPoint Health for physicians, offering a median $154.68 an hour (the low end of each application's wage range). That is the employer's record, not a promise for this job: ask its recruiter whether this one sponsors a visa. Every employer that sponsors physicians.
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Medicare gives Unitypoint Health - Des Moines Iowa Methodist Medi 3 of 5 stars (Jul 2026; Iowa's hospitals average 3.2). 77% of its patients said their nurses always communicated well (the middle US hospital: 79%). Medicare did not cut its pay for patient harm in fiscal 2026. Its central line bloodstream infections ran 49% below predicted by Medicare's measure. Patients' ratings of their care, not employees' of the job. Its other hospitals · Iowa hospitals by rating.
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About the job
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our team in Des Moines, 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. 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.
- Established practice serving the Des Moines community at Iowa Lutheran Hospital
- Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Full-time position (.8 FTE) working days with a weekend rotation
- 24/7 hospitalist program is responsible for adult and pediatric inpatients
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry
- 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)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
We offer
- Salary with an attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
- 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.
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.
From UnityPoint Health's job posting, checked 15 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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