Internal Medicine Physician
Internal Medicine Physician – Outpatient Clinic (Lead and Shape a New Residency Program)
Des Moines, IA | Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
About the Opportunity
Join a respected Federally Qualified Health Center in Des Moines, Iowa, dedicated to providing accessible and high-quality healthcare. This role offers the unique opportunity to take a leadership position in launching a new internal medicine residency program. Be part of a mission-driven team that serves diverse and underserved populations, making a tangible impact in the community.
Position Overview
As an Internal Medicine Physician, you will work in an outpatient clinic setting, seeing approximately 17 patients per day. You'll collaborate with a team of four providers, the Chief Medical Officer, and psychiatric care staff. The practice follows a weekday schedule with no weekends, and includes a rotating on-call system. You'll have the opportunity to mentor future physicians and care for patients from varied backgrounds, including the homeless and underserved communities.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is passionate about community-based medicine and has a strong interest in teaching and mentoring. With five or more years of experience, you will thrive in a supportive environment focused on clinical excellence and professional growth. Previous teaching or supervisory experience is highly valued.
Next Steps
The interview process includes a phone screen, a virtual interview, and an on-site visit. If you are ready to make a difference and lead a new residency program, apply today to join a mission-oriented organization in Des Moines.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $200k–$282k
- Median internal medicine physician midpoint, nationwide
- $262,000
- 38 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See internal medicine physician salary by state →
About internal medicine physician jobs
Internal medicine jobs split into outpatient internal medicine, with a panel, clinic hours, and long-term patient relationships, and hospital medicine, with block schedules, admissions, and no panel. The openings on our board include both, and the title usually tells you which. Hospitalist and nocturnist roles have their own page, and if a block schedule is what you want, start there.
Read the full internal medicine physician job guide →Frequently asked questions
- Is this Internal Medicine Physician position in Des Moines, Iowa still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on July 7, 2026.
- What does this internal medicine physician job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $200k–$282k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 38 current internal medicine physician openings nationwide is $262,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Iowa?
- To practice in Iowa you'll need an active Iowa medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through Iowa's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 7/7/2026