Interventional Neurologist - Des Moines, IA - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive
Listed compensation
$710,456
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Job Description
- Employment Type: Full time
- Shift: Description: Lead the Future of Interventional Neurology in Iowa MercyOne is seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained Interventional Neurologist to join our leading and growing practice in Des Moines, IA. This role offers the opportunity to expand our IV neurology service line within a collaborative team, supported by a strong referral network serving a population of 1.4 million. The ideal candidate brings strong clinical expertise and a passion for program growth, thriving in a collaborative, team environment. Job Opportunity Details Join a team of 12 Physicians and 4 APPs Thrombectomy call coverage 1:3 Over 1000 annual stroke cases 160+ annual Thrombectomies Building a new and dedicated Neuro IR Suite Onsite support: dedicated Neurohospitalists, Neurosurgery Opportunity for elective aneurysm cases Opportunity to teach residents and medical students Why this Opportunity? MercyOne Ruan Neurology is an integrated multispecialty practice with a statewide referral network. Our team of 12 neurologists and 4 advanced practice providers manages the full spectrum of neurological conditions across all subspecialties. We are a Joint Commission–certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center and opportunities exist for outreach and tele-neurology services. Our comprehensive practice collaborates closely with Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and Pain Medicine. MercyOne Ruan Neurology also serves as faculty for MercyOne residents (Family Medicine, Psychiatry, and Internal Medicine) and Des Moines University medical students. Competitive Compensation & Benefits Base Salary: $710,456 Recruitment incentive: $150,000 Moving allowance up to $15,000 Annual CME Allowance: $6,000 Paid malpractice with forever tail Retirement options (403B w/ match + 457B) Benefits begin day one! J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply Living in Des Moines, IA! 4th most livable metro in the U. S A cost of living that is 17% lower than the national average Outstanding schools and safe neighborhoods Variety of attractions, recreational and cultural entertainment Abundance of outdoor trails Learn more at: thisisiowa.com To Learn More
Key Responsibilities
Lead and expand the interventional neurology service line, performing thrombectomies and elective aneurysm cases. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and provide teaching for residents and medical students.
Requirements
Must be an experienced, fellowship-trained Interventional Neurologist. Candidates should possess strong clinical expertise and a passion for program growth within a collaborative environment.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Interventional Neurologist - Des Moines, IA - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,942 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Neurology — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 54% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% 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 ~$710k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $809k 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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Living in Des Moines
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $227k≈ 0.3× 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.