Physician Advisor - Des Moines (on-site) - $50,000 Bonus

MercyOne is seeking a dynamic, board-certified Physician with Inpatient experience for a newly opened but established role as a Physician Advisor. The ideal candidate will have served on Hospital committees or strong working knowledge of CMS and commercial insurance regulations. The Physician Advisor must possess a team-building mindset and a collaborative approach to decision making. MercyOne offers a competitive base salary plus nonproduction incentives, paid malpractice, and a 403B match.

Essential Job Details:

Lead physician-driven clinical resource utilization program, and work with MercyOne Leadership team to design interventions when necessary

Review cases to determine appropriate level of care based on medical necessity, and apply regulatory, health plan, and clinical guidelines in the review of denials

Serve as a resource for physicians regarding medical necessity, level of care, and clinical documentation

Foster effective communication between members of the care team

Establish and maintain peer-to-peer protocol

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 Central Iowa operates four not?for?profit Catholic medical centers and two specialty hospitals with 965 beds, supported by 7,000+ colleagues and 1,000+ providers, making it one of Iowas largest employers. Its Medical Group includes 50+ multispecialty clinics across Dallas, Polk, and Warren counties. The organization also encompasses several ministries, including a health sciences college, foundation, fitness center, and population health services. MercyOne is deeply committed to physician training, offering residencies in Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, General Surgery, Psychiatry, a cardiology fellowship, and medical student education. It partners with 14 community hospitals across Iowa to improve quality, share best practices, and reduce costs. As part of the broader MercyOne system (20,000+ colleagues), the organization offers the opportunity to help shape oncology care strategy and program growth across Central Iowa.

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893. We operate 4 not for profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty Hospitals with a total of 875 beds. And we are ONE of many here in Iowa. Our parent organization, MercyOne Iowa has 420 care locations including 18 owned Hospitals and 25 affiliated Medical Centers meeting the needs of Iowans across the state. For the second consecutive year MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been named to the Beckers Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America. Once again MercyOne is one of only two hospitals in Iowa to make this prestigious list.

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. 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. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at