Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines
TPediatricsIowa4d ago
~$305,000SalaryDrMarket ContextMedium confidence· 23 reports
FPay transparency
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Pediatric Hospitalist - Physician - Des Moines
~$305,000SalaryDrMarket Context
Reported by 23 physicians · state cohort · total comp, not the employer's posted pay
PediatricsFull-timeFlexible schedule options; combination of in-person and on-call shifts · On-call shifts included in schedule
Overview
The package
AI-structuredMercyOne Iowa is seeking a BC/BE Pediatric Hospitalist at 1.0 FTE to cover the well-baby nursery and pediatric medical-surgical unit at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center, joining a team of 4 physicians. The role includes flexible scheduling, a combination of in-person and on-call shifts, teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students, and a patient volume of 2–10 patients per day.
- $305,000 SalaryDr market context available for comparison
- $15,000 signing bonus disclosed
- Flexible schedule options; combination of in-person and on-call shifts · On-call shifts included in schedule
- Inpatient / Hospitalist · Not-for-profit Catholic Medical Center / Children's Hospital · Inpatient only (well-baby nursery and pediatric medical-surgical unit)
- Teaching responsibilities or academic setting indicated
Posted pay vs real comps
$280k$305k$330k
Physician-reported range Reported median
Physician-reported range shown; the employer did not post pay for this role.
Compensation
- Type
- SalaryDr Market Context
- Market context
- $280,000 – $330,000
- Structure
- salary
- Signing bonus
- $15,000
$280k$305k$330k
Physician-reported range Reported median
This is SalaryDr Market Context computed from 23 verified physician submissions (state cohort). It is not the employer's posted pay. The employer did not disclose pay.
Next steps
Employer
Trinity Health
Health system76 open roles
Trust state
Unclaimed profile
EHR
Not provided
Source
Aggregated (ym_careers)
Facility & Community
Iowa
Location enrichment pending
Iowa
Exact map coordinates are not attached to this source yet.
Facility
Not-for-profit Catholic Medical Center / Children's Hospital
Market
Iowa
Facility details
- Practice setting
- Inpatient / Hospitalist
- Facility type
- Not-for-profit Catholic Medical Center / Children's Hospital
- Beds
- 875
- Trauma level
- Level II
- Patient population
- Pediatric (well-baby nursery, medical-surgical); supported by PICU (8-bed), Level III NICU (62-bed), Pediatric ED (12-bed Level 2 trauma)
Community snapshot
Peer median
$305k
23 reports · Iowa
Active supply
2
Full-time
Transparent pay
0/2
state roles with reviewed pay
Work-life
Inpatient / Hospitalist
Cost of living
89
below U.S. avg (100) · BEA Regional Price Parities
Schools
+0.2
grade levels vs U.S. avg · NAEP 2024
23 SalaryDr Pediatrics reports in Iowa show a $305,000 median.
2 active Pediatrics roles in Iowa; 0 include reviewed transparent pay.
Physicians in this comparison cohort report 3.7/5 average job satisfaction.
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?
Generated from this posting's disclosed facts and the SalaryDr comparison — bring them to the first recruiter call.
Work Design
- Schedule
- Flexible schedule options; combination of in-person and on-call shifts
- Call burden
- On-call shifts included in schedule
- Shift type
- Combination in-person and on-call
- Patient volume
- 2–10 patients per day
- Inpatient / outpatient
- Inpatient only (well-baby nursery and pediatric medical-surgical unit)
- Coverage model
- Team of 4 physicians covering well-baby nursery and pediatric med-surg unit
- 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 Market Context
- First seen
- today
- Last verified
- today
- Extraction confidence
- 62%
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
Opportunity Details
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 .
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 .
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