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Physician - Independent Contractor - Cardiac Anesthesiology

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Job Description

West Des Moines, Iowa – Seeking 1099 Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians

Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact

Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.

Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100%25 physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners.

As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians.

At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.”

Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.

Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

The Opportunity

  • Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Pediatric Anesthesiology physicians.
  • 1099 independent contractor status.
  • Current IA state license is a plus.

The Practice

  • MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center – West Des Moines, Iowa
  • Level II Trauma Center with over 800 licensed beds.
  • Over 10,000 surgery cases and over 2,500 OB cases per year.
  • First and second call every two weeks with day off after.
  • Specialties include cardiac, pediatric, and general anesthesia.
  • Moderately low call burden and flexible scheduling.

The Community

West Des Moines, Iowa, offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and urban convenience, making it a wonderful place to work and call home.

Located in the heart of the Midwest, this thriving city features excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.

Residents enjoy year-round activities thanks to four distinct seasons—crisp autumns, snowy winters, blooming springs, and warm summers.

Jordan Creek Town Center, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in the state, is a popular local destination.

Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Raccoon River Park’s trails, beach, and lake.

Just a short drive away, downtown Des Moines offers a vibrant arts scene, award-winning restaurants, and cultural landmarks like the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines Art Center.

Sports fans can catch NFL, NBA, and NHL games with a quick trip to nearby cities like Minneapolis or Kansas City.

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Applicants only. No agencies please.

Key Responsibilities

Provide cardiac, pediatric, and general anesthesia services at a Level II Trauma Center. Participate in a call rotation to ensure continuous patient coverage and support surgical and obstetric cases.

Requirements

Must be a Board Eligible or Board Certified Pediatric Anesthesiology physician. Possession of a current Iowa state medical license is considered a plus.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Trauma CareClinical PracticePatient Care

Anesthesiology — Physician Career Context

Of the 47 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 70% have no call, 53% 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).

What does the Physician market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedPhysician median $600k (middle half $500k–$700k)31 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Iowa259 active22,715 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 2% remote · 70% no call · 53% no weekends47 benchmarked listings
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
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.

Top contract/1099 Anesthesiologist Jobs

25 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

23 jobs · 15 employers
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<$405k
9
$405k-505k
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$605k-705k
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$705k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

22 jobs · 15 employers
Sign-on bonus
68%
401k / retirement match
64%
CME allowance
45%
Relocation assistance
23%
Loan repayment
18%

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 2.8
Better work-life than 50% of Anesthesiology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 769 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$225k
Typical market rent
$1,129/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.