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Des Moines, Iowa

Trauma Surgery - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$504,797

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: Advancing Trauma Care. Leading Central Iowa. MercyOne is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join busy team at high volume Level II Trauma Center.

The opportunity offers a comprehensive scope of emergency general services, trauma care and acute surgical services within a fast-paced environment. J1 and H1B applicants encouraged to apply.

Job Opportunity Details Join a team of 6 Physicians and 12 APPs 15 shifts per month; combination of days and nights 1 clinic day per week Unrestricted shared night EGS back up call Full scope of Trauma role (OR, Rounding, Clinic and Critical Care) Robotics incorporated into acute care surgery 16 Bed CSICU co-managed with Pulmonary and Critical Care General Surgery Residency Adjunct Faculty EMR: EPIC Competitive Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $504,797 Recruitment Incentive: $150,000 Moving allowance up to $15,000 Annual CME allowance of $6,000 Malpractice with tail coverage Retirement options (403B with match + 457B) Benefits begin day one 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 parks and outdoor recreation MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center established in 1893, has been a leading Catholic Medical Center in Des Moines, IA.

It is a Level II Trauma and Primary Stroke Center, one of Iowa’s largest full-service multi-specialty hospitals with 875 beds and more than 800 physicians across 30 specialties.

Renowned for its comprehensive healthcare offerings and commitment to patient-centered care, it offers specialized services, including Emergency and Trauma Care, Heart and Vascular Care, Cancer Care, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Surgery and Rehabilitation.

With Integration of comprehensive services, skilled professionals, advanced technology and patient centered care, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center continues to be Iowa’s leading healthcare Center.

MercyOne Des Moines Trauma Center | MercyOne Be at the forefront of trauma care innovation in Central Iowa, helping to grow programs, refine clinical pathways, and strengthen regional access.

To Learn More Contact: Cory Pulido, Provider Recruiter cory.pulido@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 trauma care, emergency general services, and acute surgical services within a high-volume Level II Trauma Center. Responsibilities include OR procedures, rounding, clinic duties, and critical care management.

Requirements

Must be a fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon. Candidates should be capable of managing a fast-paced environment and participating in a shared night backup call system.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma SurgeryEmergency General SurgeryEpic EMR

Surgery — Physician Career Context

Of the 45 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 91% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% 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 ~$505k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $575k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Surgeon Jobs

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Salary Distribution39 jobs · 14 employers

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$300k
11
$350k-650k
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks34 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
71% this job
Sign-on bonus
32% this job
Relocation assistance
26% this job
CME allowance
6% this job
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 3.9
Better work-life than 40% of Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,077 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Des Moines

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$227k≈ 0.5× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,126/mo≈ 3% 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.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Base salary: $504,797
Recruitment Incentive: $150,000
Moving allowance up to $15,000
Annual CME allowance of $6,000
Malpractice with tail coverage
Retirement options (403B with match + 457B)
Benefits begin day one