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The Iowa Clinic

Founded in 1994, The Iowa Clinic is a benchmark for excellence in American healthcare, recognized as one of America's Top 100 Healthcare Providers by Becker's Hospital Review and a recipient of multiple Press Ganey Guardian of Excellence Awards for patient satisfaction. As the largest physician-owned multispecialty group in its community, with over 270 providers across more than 40 specialties, The Iowa Clinic is celebrated for its pioneering physician-governed, patient-centered model. It also has been recognized for its leadership in patient safety by the Leapfrog Group and quality care by the NCQA. The clinic is a frequent collaborator in national research and an early adopter of advanced diagnostic technologies, with its physicians regularly featured in Castle Connolly's list of America’s Top Doctors. Renowned for its clinical expertise and commitment to innovation, The Iowa Clinic consistently delivers world-class, patient-centered care.... Read more

Vision

To be a leading force for healthy lives in Iowa... Read more

Mission

We are dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare as a physician-owned, patient-driven, multi-specialty clinic... Read more

Additional Culture Details

At The Iowa Clinic, culture isn’t just a buzzword — it’s the foundation of everything we do. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’ll notice a workplace built on positivity, collaboration, and purpose. We work shoulder-to-shoulder in our clinics, volunteer side-by-side in our communities, and come together often for team-building and social events that strengthen our connections.

We intentionally create an environment where every team member feels supported, appreciated, and empowered to grow. Our generous benefits package — including substantial PTO, seven paid holidays, and one of the metro’s strongest 401(k) employer profit-sharing programs — reflects our commitment to balancing hard work with well-being.

More than just coworkers, we are a community. A team driven by a shared mission to deliver exceptional care to our patients and each other. Our culture is one of ownership, compassion, and teamwork — where ACTions speak louder than words.

Whether you’re here to launch a career or continue one with purpose, you’ll find a home at The Iowa Clinic — where people love what they do, and it shows.
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Values

Our ACTions speak louder than words
At the heart of everything we do at our clinic are the ACT values — Accountability, Compassion, and Teamwork. These aren’t just words on a wall — they’re the foundation of how we serve our patients, support our colleagues, and uphold our commitment to excellence every day.

A – Accountability
We believe in stepping up and taking ownership. That means seeing a need and meeting it, communicating with honesty and clarity, and being responsible for our actions — even when no one is watching.

C – Compassion
We lead with empathy, kindness, and respect. Every patient and every teammate should feel seen, heard, and appreciated. It’s not just about care — it’s about how we care.

T – Teamwork
We’re stronger together. Whether we’re supporting a patient or lending a hand to a coworker, we collaborate with intention to create the best possible experience — for those we serve and for one another.

Our ACTions speak louder than words. Those values set us apart.

Headquarters

West Des Moines, IA

Employees

820 US Employees

Industry

Physicians Practice