Pulmonary and Critical Care - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

Job Opportunity: Pulmonary Critical Care Physician

Our organization is actively searching for a Board Eligible/Board Certified Pulmonary Critical Care Physician to become a part of our esteemed practice. This is a chance to join a collaborative and high-achieving team that benefits from robust specialty support, allowing you to provide advanced, patient-focused care within a vibrant and expanding healthcare system.

Position Highlights

• Become a member of a close-knit group consisting of 14 Physicians and 12 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs).
• Work 14-16 shifts each month, with shifts ranging from 8 to 12 hours.
• Enjoy 24/7 support from APPs.
• Main location: Medical Center with 67 ICU/CCU Beds.
• Secondary location: Medical Center with 7 ICU Beds.

Why Choose This Opportunity?

• Join a Legacy of Excellence: Be part of a mission-driven organization established in 1893, dedicated to compassionate, faith-based care. Our facility is a 622-bed Level II Trauma Center recognized as one of the "100 Great Hospitals in America" by Becker's Healthcare.
• Regional Referral Hub: Provide care to a diverse tertiary service area serving 1.5 million residents across central Iowa.
• Advanced Clinical Environment: Work in a highly specialized system that includes a Neuro Trauma ICU and a closed ICU model focused on high-quality, team-oriented care.
• State-of-the-Art Technology: Utilize advanced tools such as O-arm imaging, a bi-plane suite, minimally invasive techniques, and multiple navigation stations.
• Our center is certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center.

Living in Des Moines, IA

• Ranked as the 4th most livable metro area in the U.S.
• Cost of living is 17% lower than the national average.
• Access to excellent schools and safe neighborhoods.
• A wide range of attractions, cultural events, and recreational activities.
• Numerous outdoor trails for biking, walking, and running.

Compensation and Benefits

• Competitive Salary Structure:
  • Year 1: $420,000
  • Year 2: $432,000
  • Years 3+: $568,379
• Recruitment bonus of $150,000.
• Relocation assistance up to $15,000.
• Annual Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance of $6,000.
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage included.
• Retirement plans available (403B with a 6.5% match and 457B).
• Benefits commence on the first day of employment.
• We welcome applications from J-1 and H-1B visa candidates.

About Our Organization

Our medical center has been a trusted provider in the community since 1893, operating four non-profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty hospitals with a total of 875 beds. We are part of a larger network that includes 420 care locations across the state, featuring 18 owned hospitals and 25 affiliated medical centers.

For two consecutive years, our medical center has been recognized on Becker's Healthcare's list of "100 Great Hospitals in America," making us one of only two hospitals in Iowa to receive this honor.

Community and Lifestyle

Greater Des Moines consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the nation, boasting a low cost of living and a strong job market. Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers' Market or leisurely afternoons at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The area offers abundant trails for outdoor activities and is known for its excellent schools and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few of the attractions that make Des Moines a vibrant place to live.

Join us in a community where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a balanced lifestyle is achievable. Experience unmatched education and award-winning arts and entertainment just around the corner.

Our Mission

We are committed to serving our communities with compassion and integrity, guided by our core values of reverence, commitment to those in need, safety, justice, stewardship, and integrity. We are dedicated to recruiting talented physicians who share our values and are eager to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

If you are a physician looking for a fulfilling opportunity, we encourage you to explore joining our team.