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DMOS Orthopaedic Centers
West Des Moines, Iowa

Physician Assistant - Urgent Injury Clinic

Physician AssistantIncludes weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$91k-$96k

The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

Weekend work is also flagged as required; confirm which days and how often.

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.

Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

PERKS:

DMOS is based in West Des Moines, Iowa. DMOS Orthopaedic Centers offers our staff a work-life balance with generous levels of time off, competitive compensation and unmatched benefits, including affordable health, vision and dental insurance. Our competitive 401K/pension plan is a benefit that contributes to the future of our staff and their ability to live their best life.

Do I want this job? You want a position working independently with oversight of a physician. You enjoy working with a variety of trained medical and administrative professionals. Be understanding that our patients are hurting and may not always be super pleasant, however, they are very grateful.

You enjoy the surgical aspect of providing orthopaedic care to patients. You are aware there is Saturday coverage and be able to work the hours for this position.

West Des Moines UIC hours are Monday thru Thursday 10AM-6PM and Friday 10AM-5PM (or until the last patient leaves) Saturday 8AM-12PM (or until the last patient leaves).

This position requires an extremely perceptive person, who is capable of relating to individuals at all levels within the organization. Must be sensitive to employee goodwill and the business needs.

Can I do this job? Under general supervision, you will provide independent acute and/or routine medical care to a wide-variety of patients. Must possess the ability to work independently, possess critical listening skills, and the ability to communicate clearly (verbally and written).

You must have a kind, curious and respectful disposition. You may need to be on your feet for long periods of time. You may also need to transport, position or hold patients when necessary. You must to be able to lift at least 50 pounds for select tasks.

You must maintain an active CPR Certification (DMOS requirement for Physician Support Staff). You are required to meet all vaccination requirements of each institution they work in to retain credentialing status; Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification if required for institution requirements.

*Compensation: Starting compensation banding for new graduate Physician Assistants is $91,000 - $96,000. Compensation banding for experienced Physician Assistants is based on years of experience and skills. For more information regarding compensation please feel free to reach out to humanresources@dmos.com.

What does an outstanding PA have in terms of background? Successful candidates in clinic may have had prior Orthopaedic experience in a clinic setting or urgent care clinic setting. A Physician Assistants Degree from a state accredited PA Program.

You must be practicing (preferred) or pass the exam administered by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants and be eligible to practice in the state of Iowa while working as a PA. You must maintain your license.

What Are We Looking For?

  • Evidence Based Care Enthusiasts: We approach every day with a patient centered focus and are diligent about an outstanding care experience for all who come to DMOS.
  • Emerging Leaders with a Servant Heart: We do everything with the highest level of purpose, preparation and focus for others. We know our best selves are delivered in action, not just words.
  • People who want Continuous Learning: We strive to learn everyday through sincere curiosity; we look for ways to improve our patient care, ourselves and the community.
  • Vision for the Future: We see a future of patient centered care that allows for minimal disruption to the patient, the provider and peers through outstanding surgical and ancillary services throughout the metro.

What is DMOS: With over 60 years of experience, our dedicated team has been committed to providing patients with the most comprehensive orthopaedic care available in central Iowa. As a surgeon owned, leading and trusted organization, we are devoted to providing world class care to our patients.

DMOS Orthopaedic Center is actively improving the lives of our patients by providing the highest quality of care and we are seeking a professional medical professional to help us achieve more!

Who does well at DMOS: People who succeed at DMOS are positive, friendly, professional and data driven. We seek a can-do attitude with a proactive coaching and consulting skill set.

This person knows how to communicate positively and professionally to patients, physicians, mid-levels, administrative professionals, and team members. If we are speaking about you, then you may be our ideal candidate.

Thank you for considering joining our leading team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents can change lives.

Join our team of orthopaedic surgeons and discover how your talents will change lives helping our patients get back to living!

DMOS is a privately held medical facility. Candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment at DMOS will be required to complete a criminal background check, federal background checks, education verification, reference checks, and an initial TB test.

Please Note: We value your privacy. DMOS will not ask a candidate for private personal information, such as social security number/date of birth, until after an offer is accepted. DMOS will not contact candidates through any other site outside of UKG or @DMOS email addresses. DMOS does not contact candidates through Indeed. Please do not respond to Indeed requests for DMOS. You may email HumanResources@DMOS.com for more questions.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide independent acute and/or routine medical care to a wide variety of patients under general supervision, often involving the surgical aspect of orthopaedic care. This role requires working within a team of medical and administrative professionals while covering specific clinic hours, including mandatory Saturday coverage.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a Physician Assistant's Degree from an accredited program, be eligible to practice in Iowa, and maintain an active CPR Certification, with ACLS required based on institutional needs. Essential attributes include the ability to work independently, critical listening skills, clear communication, and physical capability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 pounds for certain tasks.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

Independent WorkPhysician OversightPatient Sensitivity

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$94k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $106k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician Assistant by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$91k–$96kPhysician Assistant median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$106k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician Assistant listings in Iowa53 active4,639 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 66% no call · 74% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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6
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$135k-155k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs · 16 employers
401k / retirement match
75% this job
CME allowance
71%
Sign-on bonus
54%
Loan repayment
8%
Relocation assistance
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 3.0
Better work-life than 30% of Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 316 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes weekends
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About DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

Hospitals and Health Care
West Des Moines, IA
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Generous time off
Competitive compensation
Affordable health, vision, and dental insurance
Competitive 401K/pension plan

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k≈ 3.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo≈ 18% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 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.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.