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DMOS Orthopaedic Centers
West Des Moines, Iowa

Interventional Pain Physician

Pain MedicineFull-Time

Listed compensation

starts at $215K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

DMOS is expanding access to Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (PM&R) services by opening a new Interventional Physiatry Clinic. We are seeking Interventional Physiatrists (M.D. or D. O) interested in serving at this new clinic with on-site access to an Advanced Imaging Department.

This team focuses on appropriately treating Orthopaedic Pain, Neck, Back and Spine patients by identify and providing care such as EMGs, Nerve Testing, Arthograms and Epidural Spine Injections.

If you are an experienced Physiatrists with a passion for providing pain control to patients through Interventional Physiatry practices, this may be your calling!!

The Job: We are seeking experienced, formally trained, Interventional Pain Physicians interested in joining a long standing organization with a heart for patients. We are seeking people who are either looking to join a practice or are exploring the opportunities in central Iowa to work in a large orthopedic group.

In addition to the new Interventional Physiatry and Advanced Imaging clinic set to open in Ankeny, IA, we have a fully staffed Interventional Physiatry practice established in West Des Moines with access to a brand new imaging center with MRI and CT. DMOS is expanding services so that we can provide the most comprehensive care to our patients. If you are interested in helping restore optimal function to patients, please send a current CV to DMOS.

Qualifications

Qualified candidates must have experience and formally trained in their area of expertise (PM&R.). Board certification, active Iowa state licensure (upon hire).

Benefits

DMOS offers a competitive salary based on experience. The position starts at $215K with a RVU bonus structure, vacation days, CME, malpractice insurance, retirement, profit share and medical benefits. Our referral base headquarters is in West Des Moines, IA, so physicians have a strong internal and external referral base.

Location

US News has continuously listed Des Moines as one of the top cities to live. Des Moines has affordable housing along with short commutes and easy access to Chicago, St. Louis, Minneapolis, Kansas City and Omaha.

Des Moines has vast amount of entertainment options in our quickly expanding downtown or you could take short drive and find yourself in the quiet countryside. Ankeny is a family friendly, growing town north of Des Moines with great schools and community based programs.

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.
  • Continuous Learners: We strive to learn everyday through sincere curiosity; we look for ways to improve our patient care, ourselves and the community.
  • Visionaries: 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.

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. Placement for providers is contingent of active license verification and credentialing.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will focus on appropriately treating Orthopaedic Pain, Neck, Back, and Spine patients by identifying and providing care such as EMGs, Nerve Testing, Arthograms, and Epidural Spine Injections. This role involves joining an established organization to help restore optimal function to patients through Interventional Physiatry practices.

Requirements

Qualified candidates must be experienced, formally trained Interventional Physiatrists (M.D. or D.O.) with expertise in PM&R, seeking opportunities in central Iowa. Candidates must possess board certification and obtain active Iowa state licensure upon hire.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Interventional Pain ManagementOrthopaedic Pain TreatmentNeck Pain TreatmentBack Pain TreatmentSpine Patient CareSurgical Services

Pain Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 49 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 65% have no call, 45% require no weekends.

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $535k (middle half $495k–$591k)310 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Iowa260 active22,539 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 65% no call · 45% no weekends49 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Implied production pay~$286k$52/wRVU × 5,500 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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Sign-on bonus
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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.1this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Pain Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 139 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About DMOS Orthopaedic Centers

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

Benefits & Perks

RVU bonus structure
Vacation days
CME
Malpractice insurance
Retirement
Profit share
Medical benefits

Living in West Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$317k≈ 1.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,359/mo≈ 8% 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.