Description

MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a BC/BE General Cardiologist to join its well-established practice in Ames, Iowa. Combined since 2009, MercyOne Medical Center and Iowa Heart Center are continuing to expand as one of the nations largest and most prestigious cardiovascular care practices.

Opportunity Highlights 

• General Cardiology Call (1 in 5 nights)
• Academic appointment (Cardiology Fellowship)
• Shared outreach clinic opportunities, approximately 4 times a month
• Iowa Heart Ames Offers: IV Cardiology, EP, and Vascular Surgery clinical services
• 2-Year income guarantee 
• $100,000 recruitment incentive
• Day One benefits
• 34 Days of annual time off
• Paid malpractice
• 403B match

MercyOne Iowa Heart Center was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in the US. With 51 Physicians and 40 APPs, services are offered in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Preventative Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Iowa Heart Center has an accredited Cardiology Fellowship program (7 Fellows), has 8 of primary office locations and serves more than 19 outreach facilities spanning much of the state of Iowa. We have an active clinic research department, participate in all the major STS registries, and perform more than 10,000 cardiac interventions a year. To learn more, go to https://www.iowaheart.com/

Ames, Iowa, is a vibrant city with a population of approximately 66,000, known for its strong educational foundation as home to Iowa State University. Just 45 minutes north of Des Moines, the city boasts many features of large city with the privacy of a small town. Ames is known for their diverse economy, featuring key sectors such as education, research, and technology, which contribute to a low unemployment rate. Ames is recognized for its high quality of life, with affordable housing options and a cost of living significantly lower than the national average. The city offers numerous parks, recreational facilities, and a thriving cultural scene, including art galleries and community events. Additionally, Ames is consistently ranked among the best places to live in the Midwest, making it an appealing destination for residents and professionals alike. For more of what Ames has to offer, visit https://discoverames.com/  

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893. We operate 4 not for profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty Hospitals with a total of 875 beds. And we are ONE of many here in Iowa. Our parent organization,  MercyOne Iowa has 420 care locations including 18 owned Hospitals and 25 affiliated Medical Centers meeting the needs of Iowans across the state. For the second consecutive year  MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been named to the Beckers Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America. Once again  MercyOne is one of only two hospitals in Iowa to make this prestigious list.

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market.  Spend Saturdays at the nationally renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the job you love and come home to the community of friends and family. Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods.  Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has to offer. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities can grow, where a work/life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without compromise.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services. 

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore more at www.trinity-health.org.