Emergency Medicine - Physician - Des Moines

This Emergency 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, Emergency Medicine professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $350k, with the typical range spanning $270k to $450k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

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.

This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key skills and qualifications: Emergency medicine, Clinical practice, Patient care, Trauma care, Communication, Analytical skills, Problem-solving, Teaching. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Emergency Medicine role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide clinical coverage across four emergency departments in the Des Moines area, totaling 1560 hours per year. Responsibilities also include active participation in teaching, scholarly activities, and departmental non-clinical goals.

Benefits package: Shift-based compensation + RVU kicker + performance incentive, Generous CME allowance, Malpractice insurance with tail coverage, Tax-advantaged retirement accounts with match, Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, Free loan restructuring service. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.