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

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Description:

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

Job Opportunity 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

Competitive Compensation & Benefits

• Base salary: $325,847

• Sign-on bonus: $50,000

• Moving allowance up to $15,000

• Annual CME allowance of $6,000

• Malpractice with tail coverage

• Retirement options (403B with 6.5% 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 recreati on

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 Iowa’s 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.

To Learn More Contact:

Cory Pulido, Provider Recruiter

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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.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran