Internal Medicine - Physician - Urbandale - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive
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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
Key Skills
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Internal Medicine median $275k (middle half $253k–$310k)210 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Internal Medicine listings in Iowa | 12 active | 1,334 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 10% remote · 44% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
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