Urgent Care - Physician - Des Moines - $30,000 Recruitment Incentive
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
- Job Title: Physician
- Location: Des Moines, IA area (Ankeny, Clive, Waukee, South Des Moines and Indianola)
- Department: Urgent Care
- Employment Type: Full-Time / Part-Time / PRN
Position Summary
We are seeking Physician's with primary care and/or urgent care experience to join our team. The ideal candidate will deliver high-quality, patient-centered care in a fast-paced environment, treating a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a collaborative setting and is committed to improving the health and well-being of our community.
Opportunity Details
- New Patients and Walk-ins Daily – 45 patients between 2 Providers
- On-Site Lab and Medical Imaging
- 6 Exam Rooms
Clinic Hours (Monday – Friday; 7:00a. m. - 7:00p. m.) (Weekends; 7:00a. m. - 5:00p. m.)
Opportunity Highlights
- No Call
- $30,000 Recruitment Incentive
- Day 1 Benefits
- 403b Retirement Plan
Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with a 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 the city of Des Moines has to offer check out catchdesmoines.com and dsmpartnership.com
To Learn More Contact
- Jake Jennett
- Provider Recruitment
- Jake.Jennett@mercyone.org
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 deliver high-quality, patient-centered care for a wide range of non-emergent medical conditions in a fast-paced urgent care setting. They will work collaboratively with other providers to manage daily patient volumes and utilize on-site lab and imaging services.
Requirements
Candidates must have experience in primary care or urgent care settings. The role requires a qualified physician capable of working in a collaborative, high-volume clinical environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Urgent Care — Physician Career Context
Of the 36 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 86% have no call, 64% require no weekends.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,259 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician median $328k (middle half $275k–$588k)169 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician listings in Iowa | 254 active | 22,272 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 86% no call · 64% no weekends36 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $30k sign-on | Iowa Physician listings: 27% state a sign-on bonus (median $150k) · 37% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Urgent Care hiring demand | #13 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 47 days · 31% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 94 postings, 148 closed |
| New Urgent Care listings | 461 in the last 30 days | 266 the 30 days before (+73%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Urgent Care - Physician - Des Moines - $30,000 Recruitment Incentive at Trinity Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,259 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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