Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines

Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines

IowaPosted 3mo agoattending physician
~$305,000SalaryDr Signal· Good coverage

Reported by 23 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay

PediatricsFull-timeflexible schedule options; 1.0 FTE coverage · on-call shifts combined with in-person shifts

Overview

Location
Iowa
Schedule
Flexible schedule options; 1.0 FTE coverage · On-call shifts combined with in-person shifts
SalaryDr Signal range
$280k – $330k

23 physician reports · not the employer's posted pay

Practice
Hospital-employed pediatric hospitalist practice · Medical center

Role summary

MercyOne Iowa seeks a BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist for 1.0 FTE coverage of well-baby nursery and pediatric medical surgical unit at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, offering flexible schedules, teaching roles, and competitive compensation with a comprehensive benefits package including paid malpractice and relocation allowance.

What the posting highlights

  • 1.0 FTE
  • Care setting: Coverage of well-baby nursery and pediatric medical surgical unit
  • Patient population: Pediatric patients including well-baby nursery, pediatric medical surgical unit, PICU, NICU, pediatric ED
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Physician-reported total comp$280k–$330k · $305k median
$274kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$336k

Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.

Compensation

What physicians report
$280k – $330k
Pay context
SalaryDr Signal · physician-reported
Report sample
23 recent physician reports · state cohort
Compensation basis
Estimated total compensation
Signing bonus
$15,000

Benefits named in the posting

  • paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • moving allowance up to $15,000
  • 403B with match and 457B savings plan
  • annual CME allowance
  • comprehensive day-One benefits
  • PSLF eligible
Physician-reported total comp$280k–$330k · $305k median
$274kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$336k

This is a SalaryDr Signal computed from 23 recent, approved physician reports (state cohort). It is not an employer offer or posted pay; this employer did not disclose pay.

Next steps

Employer

Trinity Health

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Facility & Community

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Facility details
Practice setting
Hospital-employed pediatric hospitalist practice
Facility type
Medical center
Beds
875
Trauma level
Level II trauma center
Patient population
Pediatric patients including well-baby nursery, pediatric medical surgical unit, PICU, NICU, pediatric ED
EHR
Not stated in posting
Community snapshot
Peer median
Building sample
Active supply
Iowa
Full-time
Transparent pay
Not measured
SalaryDr source status
Work-life
Hospital-employed pediatric hospitalist practice

SalaryDr will show local peer compensation and hiring supply here once this role has enough physician-reported data.

Questions to ask the employer

  • Is the $15,000 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

Schedule
flexible schedule options; 1.0 FTE coverage
Call burden
on-call shifts combined with in-person shifts
Shift type
combination of in person and on-call shifts
Patient volume
2-10 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient
coverage of well-baby nursery and pediatric medical surgical unit
Coverage model
1.0 FTE
Admin burden
Not specified
FTE
1
Teaching
Yes
Research
No
Supervises APPs
No

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
J-1 waiver
No
H-1B
No

Source & Verification

Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Salary label
SalaryDr Signal
First seen
3 mo ago
Last verified
today
Extraction confidence
90%

Full description

MercyOne Iowa is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist to join its well-established practice Des Moines. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is committed to offering advanced health care services with a patient-focused approach. If youre driven to make a key difference as part of a leading team in pediatric care in Des Moines, we welcome the opportunity to speak with you. Opportunity Highlights 1.0 FTE coverage of well-baby nursery and pediatric medical surgical unit at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center Join a tight knit team of 4 Physicians Flexible schedule options available Volume: 2-10 patients per day Shifts are a combination of in person and on-call Teaching responsibilities of Residents and Medical Students Opportunity Details Competitive compensation Paid malpractice with tail coverage Moving allowance up to $15,000 403B with match and 457B savings plan Annual CME allowance Comprehensive day-One benefits PSLF eligible MercyOne Des Moines is composed of 4 central/southern Iowa Hospitals totaling 875 beds and managing 16 rural Hospitals. MercyOne Childrens 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. 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 Pulido, Physician Recruitment Email: cory.pulido@mercyone.org MercyOne 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. 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. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve. At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org .