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Des Moines, Iowa

General Cardiology - Physician - Des Moines - $100,000 Recruitment Incentive

CardiologyFull-Time

Listed compensation

$550k

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join its well-established practice in Des Moines, Iowa.

Combined since 2009, MercyOne Medical Center and Iowa Heart Center are continuing to expand as one of the nation’s largest and most prestigious cardiovascular care practices.

Opportunity Highlights: General Cardiology call (1 in 20 nights) Academic appointment (Cardiology Fellowship, Internal Medicine Residency, Medical Students) Inpatient and Outpatient support from Advance Practice Providers Outreach clinic opportunities, approximately 2 times a month Opportunity Details: 2-year income guarantee of $550,000/year $100,000 recruitment incentive Moving allowance up to $15,000 Paid malpractice with tail coverage 403B with match and 457B savings plan CME annual allowance of $5,000 Comprehensive Day-One benefits J1 and H1B candidates are encouraged to apply MercyOne Iowa Heart Center was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in the US.

With 51 Physicians and 40 APPs, services are offered in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Preventative Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease.

Iowa Heart Center has an accredited Cardiology Fellowship program (7 Fellows), has 8 of primary office locations and serves more than 19 outreach facilities spanning much of the state of Iowa.

We have an active clinic research department, participate in all the major STS registries, and perform more than 10,000 cardiac interventions a year. To learn more, go to iowaheart.com Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market.

It is also known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. 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. 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 Des Moines has to offer check out catchdesmoines.com and dsmpartnership.com To Learn More Contact: Cory Ohorilko, Physician Recruiter (515) 358-6942 cory.ohorilko@mercyoneiowa.org 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

The General Cardiologist will provide both inpatient and outpatient care, participate in academic appointments, and support outreach clinic opportunities. The role includes general cardiology call responsibilities and collaboration with advanced practice providers.

Requirements

Candidates must be board certified or board eligible in General Cardiology. J1 and H1B visa candidates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Inpatient Care

Cardiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 48 active Cardiology listings this role was benchmarked against, 71% have no call, 27% require no weekends.

Cardiology pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $626k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Salary Distribution18 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks15 jobs

401k / retirement match
87% this job
Sign-on bonus
80% this job
CME allowance
73% this job
Relocation assistance
53% this job
Loan repayment
27%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Cardiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 580 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
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.

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

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

2-year income guarantee
$100,000 recruitment incentive
Moving allowance up to $15,000
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
403B with match
457B savings plan
CME annual allowance of $5,000
Day-one benefits