EM APC Position at MercyOne
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Job description
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
- 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
- Scribes
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
High-End Compensation + Benefits Package
- Benefit offerings include health, vision, dental, life, disability, and retirement
- Continuing medical education opportunities
- Professional guidance in leadership development and growth
- APC ownership opportunities + APC Advancement Program
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 lled 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.