
Pediatric Critical Care - Physician - Des Mones - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive
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Job overview
MercyOne is seeking a board-certified or board-eligible, fellowship-trained Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join its established service in Des Moines. The physician will care for critically ill children in a 6-bed PICU and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team. The role includes teaching, shared home-call coverage, and participation in quality improvement and patient safety. J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply.
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Description:
MercyOne (https://www.mercyone.org/about-us) 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
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Practice in a 6-bed PICU with a dedicated procedure room
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Lead multidisciplinary rounds and manage critically ill pediatric patients
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Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists across multiple disciplines
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Support pediatric surgery, trauma, sedation, and emergency care services
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Teach and mentor APPs, nursing staff, residents, and students
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Participate in shared home-call coverage
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Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based care
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
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Base salary: $489,412
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Recruitment incentive: $150,000
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Moving allowance: $15,000
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Annual CME allowance: $6,000
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Malpractice with tail coverage
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Retirement options (403B w/ 6.5% match + 457B)
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Benefits begin day one!
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J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply
Living in Des Moines, IA!
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4th most livable metro in the U.S (https://www.rentcafe.com/blog/rental-market/market-snapshots/most-livable-metro-areas/)
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A cost of living that is 17% lower than the national average
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Outstanding schools (https://www.niche.com/k12/search/best-schools/m/des-moines-metro-area/) and safe neighborhoods (https://www.niche.com/places-to-live/search/best-places-to-live/t/des-moines-polk-ia/?safetyGrade=b&type=suburb&type=cityNeighborhood)
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Variety of attractions, recreational and cultural entertainment
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Abundance of outdoor trails (https://www.catchdesmoines.com/things-to-do/outdoors/)
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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.
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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.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.
Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.
EOE including disability/veteran
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