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 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.