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Urbandale, Iowa

Internal Medicine - Physician - Urbandale - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

Internal MedicineIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: MercyOne Urbandale is looking for BC/BE Internal Medicine Physician to join a busy well-established practice in a thriving suburban setting. We offer a two-year income guarantee, a recruitment $150,000 recruitment incentive, paid malpractice, 403B with employer match, and 31 days annual time off. Opportunity Details

  • 4 Physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
  • Outpatient Only
  • Call 1:10 (phone only)
  • On-site lab and X-ray
  • Teaching Opportunity with IM Residents and Medical Students
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible CME allowance of $6,000 $150,000 Recruitment Incentive The Physician led MercyOne Central Iowa Medical Group is central Iowa’s largest multi-specialty clinic system. We feature an extensive network of primary care and specialty health care providers offering comprehensive care for the entire family. Since 1983, MercyOne Central Iowa Medical Group has led the way in improving quality through innovative care management practices. We are looking for Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who embrace Mercy One’s Your best life and Our one purpose approach to health care. It is who we are. As clinicians, as administrators and as support staff. We seek Physicians and Advanced Practice Providers who desire to make a difference in the lives of the patients they serve through patient education, colleague collaboration and dedication to the communities they serve. Mercy One leaders are committed to the improvement of work/life balance for its employed physicians and their personal health and welfare. 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 about Urbandale visit urbandale.org. To learn more contact: Jake Jennett, Physician Employment (515) 358-6935 Jake.jennett@mercyone.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

Provide comprehensive outpatient internal medicine care within a multi-specialty clinic system. Participate in the teaching and mentoring of internal medicine residents and medical students.

Requirements

Must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Internal Medicine. Seeking physicians dedicated to patient education and community service in a suburban setting.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Outpatient CareClinical Teaching

Internal Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Internal Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 44% have no call, 58% 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).

Internal Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedInternal Medicine median $275k (middle half $253k–$310k)210 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Internal Medicine listings in Iowa12 active1,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
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 Internist Jobs

50 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

50 jobs · 37 employers
14
<$310k
6
$310k-340k
21
$340k-370k
5
$370k-400k
4
$400k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

42 jobs · 37 employers
401k / retirement match
79% this job
Sign-on bonus
64% this job
CME allowance
55% this job
Relocation assistance
36%
Loan repayment
24% this job

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Internal Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,335 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call
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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

$150,000 recruitment incentive
Two-year income guarantee
Paid malpractice
403B with employer match
31 days annual time off
CME allowance of $6,000
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible

Living in Urbandale

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$310k
Typical market rent
$1,113/mo
Residents’ average commute
19 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.