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Pediatric Gastroenterologist

GastroenterologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

  • Position Title: Pediatric Gastroenterologist
  • Name of Employer: Mercy Clinics, Inc., D/B/A MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa
  • Job Locations: 330 Laurel St., Suite 1200, Des Moines, IA 50314; 1111 6th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50314
  • Hours: Full-time

Job Duties

Practice pediatric and gastroenterology medicine and will assess, diagnose, treat, and care for MercyOne pediatric patients and families

Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Doctorate in Medicine, Osteopathy, or foreign equivalent

Applicant must also have: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Iowa. Board Certified/Board Eligible (BC/BE) in Pediatrics.

To apply: Email resumes to Lisa Anderson: lisa.k.anderson@mercyhealth.com Ref, Job Title: Pediatric Gastroenterologist, Reference #: 000012.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are 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, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will practice pediatric gastroenterology medicine to assess, diagnose, and treat patients. They are responsible for providing comprehensive care to MercyOne pediatric patients and their families.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctorate in Medicine, Osteopathy, or a foreign equivalent. Applicants are required to be licensed or eligible for licensure in Iowa and must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Pediatrics.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical AssessmentDiagnosisPatient CareMedical Treatment

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

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 Gastroenterologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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$416k
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$425k
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$500k-760k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution5 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group · Boston, Massachusetts

$387k-$758k
#2

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System · Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$400k-$425k
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 362 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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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.