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 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 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

cory.pulido@mercyone.org

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.

About Us

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.