Medical Director Jobs in Iowa
Medical Director jobs in Iowa are in steady demand across health systems, managed care organizations, and public health agencies, with openings at both the clinical leadership and executive levels. Des Moines, Iowa City, and Cedar Rapids concentrate the most hiring, anchored by large employers like UnityPoint Health, University of Iowa Health Care, and Mercy Medical Center. Population health management, quality and compliance leadership, and behavioral health oversight are among the most consistently sought specialties in Iowa. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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GIP Medical Director Hospitalist
Affinity Hospice Management LLC
Des Moines, Iowa
At Affinity Hospice Management LLC, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information, and support for the patient's family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate GIP Medical Director Hospitalist to join our team. As the Medical Director, you will be responsible for providing overall medical direction to our program, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team, attending physicians, and community physicians to provide medical oversight and support.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide overall medical direction to the program, ensuring compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting body, and federal and state statutes governing the provision of services
Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary group responsible for establishing and continually reviewing policies and procedures related to patient care, emergency procedures, and the infection control program
Develop and continually review criteria to monitor the quality of education programs provided to physicians, personnel, and volunteers
Evaluate quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) plans and monitor to identify medical education needs, and actively participate in QAPI meetings and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Propose organizational programs to address identified needs, and work with the Executive Director/Administrator and Director of Clinical Services to determine the impact of those programs on the quality of care
Review and develop protocols for treatment, and propose the most current options for interventions
Assist with evaluation of protocols and procedures with respect to quality and cost outcomes
Community Liaison/Education
Serve as a hospice champion in the community, promoting and representing the program to physicians, physician groups, discharge planners, other referral sources, community health organizations, and potential donors
Act as a liaison to community physicians, providing consultation and education to colleagues and attending physicians related to admission criteria for hospice and palliative care
Educate practicing physicians and others engaged in healthcare services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients
Patient Care
Provide written certification that it is anticipated that the patient's life expectancy is 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course
Establish the plan of care in conjunction with attending physician and interdisciplinary group prior to providing care
Review the clinical record and/or perform a medical examination to confirm the appropriateness of hospice services
Manage oversight of the patient's medications and treatments
Act as medical resource to the hospice interdisciplinary group
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and work in a team approach with the group
Supervision
Provide periodic reviews of the quality of clinical care provided and the quality of the documentation of visits made by physicians and physician extenders
Ensure proper physician participation and support to the Interdisciplinary Group in IDG meetings and in relation to patient care in the field
Participate in the selection, onboarding, and orientation processes for new Associate Medical Directors, physicians, and/or physician extenders
Participate in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern
Communication
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
Additional Duties
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
Assume responsibility for professional growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing medical education and inservice classes
Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted attending physician responsibilities
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Position Qualifications
Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in the state without restriction or subject to any disciplinary or corrective action
Maintains DEA registration and any or all controlled substance authorizations with state and federal authorities
Has experience in hospice or palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care. Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred
Participates in ongoing medical education activities related to the medical care of hospice and palliative care patients
Not excluded from participating in Medicare/Medicaid or any federally funded program
Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Understands hospice philosophy, issues of death/dying, pain management, and the LCD guidelines
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Join Our Team
If you are a dedicated and compassionate medical professional looking to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please [insert call to apply].
GIP Medical Director Hospitalist
Affinity Hospice Management LLC
Des Moines, Iowa
At Affinity Hospice Management LLC, we provide terminally ill patients and their loved ones with the support and care they require to live their lives comfortably. Our skilled hospice team is dedicated to helping our patients and their families maintain their dignity and quality of life. Our goal is to provide physical, emotional, and spiritual comfort for the patient and to provide tools, information, and support for the patient's family so that they feel confident in the crucial decisions that come along with terminal illnesses.
Job Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and compassionate GIP Medical Director Hospitalist to join our team. As the Medical Director, you will be responsible for providing overall medical direction to our program, ensuring that our patients receive the highest quality care. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team, attending physicians, and community physicians to provide medical oversight and support.
Essential Responsibilities
Provide overall medical direction to the program, ensuring compliance with Medicare Conditions of Participation, accrediting body, and federal and state statutes governing the provision of services
Participate as an active member of the Interdisciplinary group responsible for establishing and continually reviewing policies and procedures related to patient care, emergency procedures, and the infection control program
Develop and continually review criteria to monitor the quality of education programs provided to physicians, personnel, and volunteers
Evaluate quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) plans and monitor to identify medical education needs, and actively participate in QAPI meetings and Performance Improvement Projects (PIPs)
Propose organizational programs to address identified needs, and work with the Executive Director/Administrator and Director of Clinical Services to determine the impact of those programs on the quality of care
Review and develop protocols for treatment, and propose the most current options for interventions
Assist with evaluation of protocols and procedures with respect to quality and cost outcomes
Community Liaison/Education
Serve as a hospice champion in the community, promoting and representing the program to physicians, physician groups, discharge planners, other referral sources, community health organizations, and potential donors
Act as a liaison to community physicians, providing consultation and education to colleagues and attending physicians related to admission criteria for hospice and palliative care
Educate practicing physicians and others engaged in healthcare services regarding the hospice program and its potential benefits to patients
Patient Care
Provide written certification that it is anticipated that the patient's life expectancy is 6 months or less if the illness runs its normal course
Establish the plan of care in conjunction with attending physician and interdisciplinary group prior to providing care
Review the clinical record and/or perform a medical examination to confirm the appropriateness of hospice services
Manage oversight of the patient's medications and treatments
Act as medical resource to the hospice interdisciplinary group
Attend interdisciplinary group meetings and work in a team approach with the group
Supervision
Provide periodic reviews of the quality of clinical care provided and the quality of the documentation of visits made by physicians and physician extenders
Ensure proper physician participation and support to the Interdisciplinary Group in IDG meetings and in relation to patient care in the field
Participate in the selection, onboarding, and orientation processes for new Associate Medical Directors, physicians, and/or physician extenders
Participate in resolution of interpersonal conflict and issues of clinical and ethical concern
Communication
Complete, maintain, and submit accurate and relevant clinical notes regarding patient's condition and care given
Maintain collaborative relationships with organization personnel to support patient care
Assist the patient and family/caregiver and other team members in providing continuity of care
Additional Duties
Participate in on-call duties as defined by the on-call policy
Assume responsibility for professional growth and development and maintain and upgrade professional knowledge and practice skills through attendance and participation in continuing medical education and inservice classes
Fulfill the obligation of requested and/or accepted attending physician responsibilities
Actively participate in quality assessment performance improvement teams and activities
Position Qualifications
Licensed as a Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy in the state without restriction or subject to any disciplinary or corrective action
Maintains DEA registration and any or all controlled substance authorizations with state and federal authorities
Has experience in hospice or palliative care and/or training in end-of-life care. Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Care preferred
Participates in ongoing medical education activities related to the medical care of hospice and palliative care patients
Not excluded from participating in Medicare/Medicaid or any federally funded program
Minimum of one (1) year experience in health care, hospice experience preferred
Understands hospice philosophy, issues of death/dying, pain management, and the LCD guidelines
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills
Join Our Team
If you are a dedicated and compassionate medical professional looking to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. To apply, please [insert call to apply].
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Medical Director Job Market in Iowa
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What Iowa Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in medical director jobs across Iowa.
- Active Iowa medical license issued by the Iowa Board of Medicine required
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school required
- Board certification in a relevant specialty strongly preferred by most Iowa employers
- Minimum five years of clinical practice experience in a relevant specialty
- Prior leadership experience in a clinical, administrative, or quality oversight role
- Strong knowledge of regulatory compliance, HIPAA, and quality improvement frameworks
Medical Director Jobs in Iowa: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a medical director in Iowa?
Becoming a medical director in Iowa starts with holding an active license issued by the Iowa Board of Medicine, which requires completing medical school, finishing a residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX. From there, most Iowa employers expect board certification in your specialty and several years of clinical experience before considering candidates for director-level roles. Many medical directors also pursue graduate training in healthcare administration or public health to strengthen their leadership credentials.
Which companies hire medical directors in Iowa?
Iowa medical director roles are posted by UnityPoint Health, MercyOne, and Carevet and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Iowa's large integrated health systems and regional managed care organizations account for the majority of postings, particularly in Des Moines and Iowa City.
Which Iowa cities have the most medical director jobs?
Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Iowa have the most medical director openings in Iowa right now. Des Moines leads because it anchors the state's largest health systems and insurance headquarters, Iowa City draws heavily from University of Iowa Health Care and its affiliated academic medical center, and Cedar Rapids supports a cluster of regional hospital and outpatient network employers that regularly recruit at the director level.
Are there remote medical director jobs in Iowa?
Yes, but they are limited. Medical director roles often require on-site clinical oversight, credentialing committee participation, or direct staff supervision, which keeps most positions on-site or hybrid. About 40% of medical director openings tied to Iowa are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and the roles most likely to offer full remote work are in utilization management, insurance medical review, and population health strategy.
How can I get hired as a medical director in Iowa with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is moving into a department chief, associate medical director, or physician advisor role first, which several Iowa health systems use as a direct pipeline into director positions. UnityPoint Health and University of Iowa Health Care both run physician leadership development programs that prepare clinicians without formal administrative backgrounds. Earning a board certification and volunteering for quality improvement or compliance committees within your current employer strengthens your profile considerably before applying at the director level.
Where can I find and apply to medical director jobs in Iowa?
You can find and apply to medical director jobs in Iowa on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings across the state. Search the roles that match your specialty and experience level and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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