Internal Medicine - Physician - West Des Moines
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join UnityPoint Health as a Internal Medicine Physician – Outpatient Only in United States. Overview UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for an Internal Medicine Physician to join our team in West Des Moines, IA. Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.
Key Responsibilities
- known clinic Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences Experienced staff, both clinical and non
- clinical, who know the patients and the community Full
Requirements
- B cap exempt) We offer Initial 2
- year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative
Benefits & Compensation
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Student loan repayment assistance.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Flexible scheduling available.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Overview
This Internal Medicine - Physician - West Des Moines position at UnityPoint Health includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.
Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context
This Internal Medicine position at UnityPoint Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Internal Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $275k, with the typical range spanning $210k to $370k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Internal medicine, Patient care, Outpatient medicine, Clinical documentation, EPIC EMR, Care coordination, Prescribing medication, Chronic condition management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Internal Medicine role.
Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive outpatient internal medicine care as part of an established clinical team. Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to improve patient outcomes and manage chronic conditions effectively.
Benefits package: Generous time off and CME allowance, Malpractice insurance, Retirement contributions, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Dedicated provider resources for work-life balance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Protective Factors (4)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Physician-led/owned (Values alignment ↓ burnout 64%)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates all major evidence-based lifestyle protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
yesterday
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