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Des Moines, Iowa

Infectious Disease - Physician- Des Moines, IA

Infectious DiseaseFull-Time

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Job Description

  • Infectious Disease - Physician - Des Moines, Iowa
  • UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting an Infectious Disease physician 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 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. 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.

Des Moines

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa.

Physicians and providers are supported by our state-of-the-art UnityPoint Health – Des Moines hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital.

In addition, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is proud to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge cancer services at the John Stoddard Cancer Center. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is continually recognized for outstanding patient care and the role we play in our communities.

These include the Beacon Award of Excellence at both Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital and the Best Hospital/Healthcare System and Best Company to Work For by readers of the Des Moines Business Record.

Responsibilities

Join a well-established and reputable team of 7 Infectious Disease physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers

  • Office space located in Methodist Plaza - attached to our primary hospital (Iowa Methodist Medical Center)
  • Teaching opportunities with local residencies as well as medical students
  • Large primary care system providing a built-in referral base
  • Infectious disease consultation and follow up at 3 UnityPoint Health Des Moines (UPH-DM) hospitals (within a 10 mile radius)
  • Outpatient infectious disease consultation and follow up
  • Participate in robust antimicrobial stewardship program at UPH-DM
  • Participate in antimicrobial stewardship and electronic consultative services at our affiliated hospitals/clinics
  • Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

Large variety of traditional and immuno-compromised infectious disease cases, including kidney transplant patients

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Infectious Disease
  • 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

Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program

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.

Des Moines

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.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationMedical teachingTreatment of chronic conditionsImmunocompromised patient carePrescribing medications

Infectious Disease — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 4.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Infectious Disease Jobs

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Salary Distribution11 jobs · 3 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks11 jobs · 3 employers

401k / retirement match
91% this job
CME allowance
18% this job
Sign-on bonus
9%
Relocation assistance
9%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.6this job 1.5
Below most Infectious Disease listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 164 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
91.7
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Initial 2-year salary guarantee
Attractive incentive package
Generous time off and CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
PSLF eligibility
Free third-party service for loan restructuring
H1-B cap exempt