General Cardiology - Physician - Des Moines - $100,000 Recruitment Incentive
Overview
- Location
- MMCIA - MercyOne Des Moines Medical Plaza Central IA
- Schedule
- Light — 1 in 20 nights call
- Practice
- Large multi-physician cardiovascular group practice (51 physicians, 40 APPs) · Cardiovascular specialty practice affiliated with MercyOne Medical Center
Role summary
MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist for a full-time position in Des Moines, Iowa, offering a 2-year income guarantee of $550,000/year, a $100,000 recruitment incentive, and an academic appointment with fellowship/residency teaching responsibilities. The role includes a 1-in-20 night call schedule, inpatient and outpatient coverage with APP support, outreach clinic opportunities, and active clinical research participation.
What the posting highlights
- Inpatient and outpatient APP support; 51 physicians and 40 APPs in group
- Care setting: Both inpatient and outpatient; APP support for both; outreach clinics ~2 times/month
- Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
- Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
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Compensation
- Compensation model
- Hybrid
- Signing bonus
- $100,000
Employer
Trinity Health
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Facility & Community
- Practice setting
- Large multi-physician cardiovascular group practice (51 physicians, 40 APPs)
- Facility type
- Cardiovascular specialty practice affiliated with MercyOne Medical Center
- EHR
- Not stated in posting
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- Is $550,000 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
- Is the $100,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
- How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?
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Work Design
- Call burden
- Light — 1 in 20 nights call
- Shift type
- Days with call
- Patient volume
- Group performs more than 10,000 cardiac interventions per year; 19+ outreach facilities statewide
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Both inpatient and outpatient; APP support for both; outreach clinics ~2 times/month
- Coverage model
- Inpatient and outpatient APP support; 51 physicians and 40 APPs in group
- Admin burden
- Not explicitly stated; outreach clinic ~2 times/month adds travel component
- FTE
- 1
- Teaching
- Yes
- Research
- Yes
- Supervises APPs
- Yes
Visa & Eligibility
- Remote
- No
- Visa sponsorship
- yes
- J-1 waiver
- Yes
- H-1B
- Yes
Source & Verification
- Source
- Official employer source
- First seen
- 3 mo ago
- Last verified
- yesterday
- Extraction confidence
- 82%
Full description
MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join its well-established practice in Des Moines, Iowa. Combined since 2009, MercyOne Medical Center and Iowa Heart Center are continuing to expand as one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious cardiovascular care practices.
Opportunity Highlights:
- General Cardiology call (1 in 20 nights)
- Academic appointment (Cardiology Fellowship, Internal Medicine Residency, Medical Students)
- Inpatient and Outpatient support from Advance Practice Providers
- Outreach clinic opportunities, approximately 2 times a month
Opportunity Details:
- 2-year income guarantee of $550,000/year
- $100,000 recruitment incentive
- Moving allowance up to $15,000
- Paid malpractice with tail coverage
- 403B with match and 457B savings plan
- CME annual allowance of $5,000
- Comprehensive Day-One benefits
- J1 and H1B candidates are encouraged to apply
MercyOne Iowa Heart Center was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in the US. With 51 Physicians and 40 APPs, services are offered in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Preventative Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Iowa Heart Center has an accredited Cardiology Fellowship program (7 Fellows), has 8 of primary office locations and serves more than 19 outreach facilities spanning much of the state of Iowa. We have an active clinic research department, participate in all the major STS registries, and perform more than 10,000 cardiac interventions a year. To learn more, go to https://www.iowaheart.com/
Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. It is also known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. 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. 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. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities can grow, where a work/life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without compromise. For more of what Des Moines has to offer check out www.catchdesmoines.com and www.dsmpartnership.com
To Learn More Contact: Cory Ohorilko, Physician Recruiter
(515) 358-6942
cory.ohorilko@mercyoneiowa.org
www.mercyone.org
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.