Physician - Cardiac Anesthesiology

About the Team

Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership led by frontline physicians who are all equitable owners. Our ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, allowing you to focus your attention where it matters most—on your patients. As an equal and valued partner from day one, you gain financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities.

We have cultivated an environment where passion thrives and success comes through shared purpose. Founded on a "culture of brilliance," we value team accomplishments over individual achievements. We leverage our collective strengths to make a positive impact in local communities, fostering shared goals and ensuring colleagues succeed together. Backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians, we understand what your practice needs to thrive.

With opportunities at 890 practices across the country serving 14.5 million patients annually, Vituity offers a unique mobility advantage: if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.

About the Role

We are seeking Board Eligible or Certified Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians to join the team at MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. This role offers the opportunity to practice within a Level II Trauma Center featuring over 800 licensed beds, performing over 10,000 surgery cases and 2,500 OB cases per year.

The position covers cardiac, pediatric, and general anesthesia specialties. The schedule features a moderately low call burden with first and second call duties every two weeks, including a day off following call. We offer flexible scheduling to support your work-life balance.

The Community

Des Moines, Iowa, is a vibrant and growing city that blends Midwestern charm with modern energy, making it a fantastic place to live and work. As the capital city, it boasts a thriving job market, particularly in healthcare and tech. Residents enjoy a rich cultural scene with attractions like the Des Moines Art Center, the Pappajohn Sculpture Park, and the historic East Village.

The city comes alive with events such as the Iowa State Fair, one of the country's largest and most celebrated. Just a short drive away, you will find outdoor escapes like Gray's Lake Park and Saylorville Lake. Des Moines experiences all four seasons, offering snowy winters and warm summers. Centrally located in the Midwest, it is within reach of other major cities, and sports fans enjoy easy access to NFL, NBA, and NHL games in nearby Minneapolis, Kansas City, and Chicago.

Our Culture and Commitment

We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives. We believe everyone has a role to play in that mission. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we serve. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it.

Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, or any other basis protected by law. We are committed to complying with all applicable national, state, and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.

Application Instructions

Qualified candidates may be eligible for an up to $150,000 sign-on bonus. Please note that current IA state licensure is a plus. We accept applications directly from candidates only; no agencies, please.