Emergency Medicine Physician

Are you seeking a fulfilling emergency medicine position that offers exceptional pay, professional autonomy, and meaningful support to the Des Moines community while maintaining a healthy work/life balance?

Join ApolloMD at MercyOne, where you ll practice at a prestigious hospital system, sure to fit your preferences. This is your chance to be part of something bigger while still being valued as an individual.

Why Practice with ApolloMD?

ApolloMD is a physician- and APC-operated multispecialty practice that partners with top-tier hospitals, teaching institutions, and health systems. We provide a strong national network of support without sacrificing your autonomy. Our clinicians enjoy:

Clinician-Owned: Independent group no outside ownership or private equity. Full-time clinicians have the opportunity to become an owner.

Autonomy & Work-Life Balance: We believe in empowering physicians, not micromanaging them.

Clinician Support: Access to mentorship, professional development, and a network of experienced leaders.

Award-Winning Workplace: Named one of the Top 100 Workplaces for 2025 by USA Today MercyOne Newton, IA

Annual Patient Volume: 12,000

ED Beds: 10

Admission Rate: 12%

Documentation: Meditech

Physician Daily Coverage: 24 Hours

APC Daily Coverage: 9 Hours (Saturday, Sunday and Monday only)

48 Bed Facility

Level IV Trauma Center

MercyOne DesMoines, IA

Annual Patient Volume: 56,000 (Adult ED)

ED Beds: 27

Admission Rate: 30%

Documentation: Cerner

Physician Daily Coverage: 66 Hours

APC Daily Coverage: 24 Hours

Hospital Beds: 802-Bed Acute Care Facility

Accredited Chest Pain and Stroke Center

Level 2 Trauma Center

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MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center

Annual Patient Volume: 16,000

ED Beds: 14

Admission Rate: 21%

Documentation: Cerner

Physician Daily Coverage: 24

APC Daily Coverage: 12

146-bed facility

A Model Designed for Flexibility & Growth

As an independent contractor, you ll benefit from:

Greater income control and special tax incentives

Freedom to customize your health benefits

Access to retirement tools like a Solo 401(k) or SEP IRA

Professional financial guidance to help you plan for long-term success

Des Moines, the capital city of Iowa, offers the best of both worlds: the big city lifestyle with a small town atmosphere. The city is filled with rich history, endless attractions for all ages, a growing number of nationally acclaimed cultural events/festivals, 76 city parks, more than 20 golf courses, miles of recreational trails, famous Broadway shows and a variety of restaurants. Des Moines is a big city that makes it easy to experience, share and see more.

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