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Clive, Iowa

Gastroenterology Hospitalist- Physician- Des Moines - Salary $750,000, Sign-on $150,000

Hospital MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

$750k

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

MercyOne is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterology Hospitalist. We offer a competitive compensation package with a guaranteed $750,000 base salary, $150,000 sign-on bonus, paid malpractice and a 403B match. H1B applicants encouraged to apply.

Opportunity Highlights

  • 14on/14off or 7/7 Schedule
  • Advanced Therapeutic trained preferred
  • APP support (days and evenings)
  • Consult only service
  • Integrated endoscopy suite at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
  • Non emergent advanced therapeutic cases available
  • In house Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Cytopathology, Colorectal Surgery
  • Covers two metro campuses
  • Collaborative relationship with GI Clinic
  • Opportunity to teach Internal Medicine Residents and Medical Students
  • J-1 and H1-B applicants encouraged to apply

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, Mercy One 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 Becker’s Healthcare list of “100 great hospitals in America”.

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. For more of what Des Moines has to offer check out www.catchdesmoines.com and www.dsmpartnership.com

To learn more contact

  • Roger McMahon, Physician Employment Services
  • (515) 358-6923
  • Roger.D.Mcmahon@mercyoneiowa.org
  • Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterology Hospitalist will provide consultative services and manage non-emergent advanced therapeutic cases. The role includes collaboration with the GI Clinic and opportunities to teach residents and medical students.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in Gastroenterology. Advanced therapeutic training is preferred, and H1B and J-1 visa applicants are encouraged to apply.

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

ConsultationTeaching

Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 63% have no call, 35% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 11.3% 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)), so the posted ~$750k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $854k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Work-life snapshot

1.5/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in Clive

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$351k
Typical market rent
$1,635/mo
Residents’ average commute
21 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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Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed $750,000 base salary
$150,000 sign-on bonus
Paid malpractice
403B match
APP support (days and evenings)
Integrated endoscopy suite
In house Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Cytopathology, Colorectal Surgery
Opportunity to teach Internal Medicine Residents and Medical Students