Nocturnist - Physician - West Des Moines - $50,000 Sign-on Bonus

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Internal Medicine Physician (Nocturnist)

Our organization is in search of a Board Certified/Board Eligible Internal Medicine Physician to become a part of our Hospitalist team as a Nocturnist at the suburban facility of our medical center in West Des Moines. We provide a competitive base salary along with incentives, which include a $50,000 signing bonus, malpractice insurance coverage, and a 403B retirement plan with matching contributions.

Position Highlights

• 7/7 work schedule with flexible options available
• Comfort with procedures is preferred but not mandatory
• ICU coverage with support from Pulmonary Critical Care specialists
• High-acuity ICU patients are transferred to our main medical center
• Average of 8 admissions per 12-hour shift, with Advanced Practice Provider support until midnight
• Potential for telehealth services in the future

Facility Overview

Our West Des Moines medical center is a Level 4 Trauma Center, licensed for 146 beds and currently staffed for 101 beds. Our emergency department operates 24/7 with 14 beds and served over 20,000 patients last year. The facility includes an 8-bed ICU, 5 NICU beds, and 15 obstetrics beds, with over 600 births and nearly 4,400 admissions recorded in the past year. We serve as a community medical center focused on general medical-surgical care, obstetrics, orthopedics, and bariatrics.

Community and Lifestyle

Greater Des Moines is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States, offering a low cost of living and a robust job market. Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers Market or take leisurely strolls through the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. The area is perfect for biking to work and returning to a community filled with friends and family. There are numerous trails for walking, running, and cycling, and the surrounding suburbs are known for their 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 vibrant. This is a place where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a healthy work-life balance is attainable.

About Our Organization

Our medical center has been a trusted provider in the community since 1893 and operates four not-for-profit Catholic medical facilities, along with two specialty hospitals, totaling 875 beds. We are part of a larger network that includes 420 care locations across Iowa, comprising 18 owned hospitals and 25 affiliated medical centers dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of Iowans.

For the second consecutive year, our medical center has been recognized on the Becker's Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America, being one of only two hospitals in Iowa to receive this honor.

Our Mission and Values

We are committed to serving our communities with compassion and integrity, guided by our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. We are dedicated to recruiting talented physicians who share our values and are eager to contribute to the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

Whether you are an experienced physician considering relocation or a medical resident, we offer flexible opportunities tailored to your individual needs. We invite you to explore the possibility of joining our team.