Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: MercyOne is seeking a BC/BE fellowship-trained Pediatric Critical Care Physician to join its well-established service. Serve as a vital resource for critically ill children and their families while working alongside a multidisciplinary team focused on delivering exceptional outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a growing community while enjoying the resources and stability of one of Iowa’s leading healthcare organizations.
Opportunity Details
- Practice in a 6-bed PICU with a dedicated procedure room
- Lead multidisciplinary rounds and manage critically ill pediatric patients
- Collaborate with pediatric subspecialists across multiple disciplines
- Support pediatric surgery, trauma, sedation, and emergency care services
- Teach and mentor APPs, nursing staff, residents, and students
- Participate in shared home-call coverage
- Champion quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based care
Competitive Compensation & Benefits
- Base salary: $489,412
- Recruitment incentive: $150,000
- Moving allowance: $15,000
- Annual CME allowance: $6,000
- Malpractice with tail coverage
- Retirement options (403B w/ 6.5% 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
Why this Opportunity?
MercyOne Des Moines is composed of 4 central/southern Iowa Hospitals totaling 875 beds and managing 16 rural Hospitals. MercyOne Children's Hospital encompasses an 8-bed PICU, 62-bed Level III NICU, a level 2 trauma 12 bed Pediatric ED, a 22-bed Medical Surgical Unit, and is supported by several subspecialties including Cardiology, Neurology, Surgery and Gastroenterology. Additionally, MercyOne Medical Center has a tertiary service of 1.5 million and its maternity care includes 15 dedicated labor suites and 40 private postpartum rooms.
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 Overview
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 http://www.trinity-health.org.You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.
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