Dr. Molly Cotroneo

Physician Assistant · Iowa Heart Center

Physician Assistant Des Moines, IA

Overview

Level
Staff
Function
Healthcare
Gender
Female

Experience

Physician AssistantCurrent
Iowa Heart Center
Des Moines, IA

Education

Des Moines University
2011 – 2013
University Of Minnesota Duluth
Bachelor Of Applied Science
2005 – 2009

Skills

Quality Patient Care Trauma Surgery Psychiatry Cardiology Direct Patient Care Sudden Cardiac Death Preventive Medicine Suturing Emergency Medicine Basic Disaster Life Ekg Interpretation Cardiac Surgery Internal Medicine Patient Education Medicine Wound Care Sterile Technique Family Medicine Patient Counseling Cost Effective Care Open Minded Bls Acls

About Iowa Heart Center

Employees
1000 to 4999
Revenue
$100M to <$1B
Website

Professional Overview

Dr. Molly Cotroneo is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Iowa Heart Center, based in Des Moines, IA. As a physician assistant, Dr. Cotroneo contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Des Moines, IA. Dr. Cotroneo holds academic credentials, including Bachelor Of Applied Science, from Des Moines University and University Of Minnesota Duluth. Core competencies include Quality Patient Care, Trauma Surgery, Psychiatry, Cardiology, Direct Patient Care. Healthcare organizations seeking to recruit physician assistant professionals can use HealthTal to access direct email addresses and personal phone numbers compiled from public LinkedIn profile data and public licensing data in the NPI registry. Direct outreach to physician assistant specialists consistently yields higher response rates than passive job board postings, particularly for roles requiring specific clinical credentials or state licensure. The Des Moines, IA healthcare market offers access to a concentrated pool of clinical professionals, making direct outreach particularly effective for organizations building local care teams or expanding service capacity in the region.

Position in HealthTal Database

  • 24,151 healthcare professionals in HealthTal hold the Physician Assistant specialty. Molly Cotroneo is one of them.
  • 122 Physician Assistants are based in IA (out of 11,588 total healthcare contacts in that state).
  • 39 contacts at Iowa Heart Center are tracked in HealthTal.
  • Typical Physician Assistant compensation in IA: $102,000 – $153,000 (median $121,000). Source: BLS OEWS adjusted for state cost of labor.
  • Top employers of Physician Assistants in IA: Unitypoint Health (10), University Of Iowa Health Care (5), Des Moines University - Osteopathic Medical Center (4).
  • 85% of Physician Assistants in IA have education credentials on file.

Data refreshed November 2026.

Recruiting Physician Assistant

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Molly Cotroneo located?

Dr. Molly Cotroneo is based in Des Moines, IA. They are currently affiliated with Iowa Heart Center.

What is Dr. Molly Cotroneo's specialty?

Dr. Molly Cotroneo specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.

Where does Dr. Molly Cotroneo currently work?

Dr. Molly Cotroneo currently works at Iowa Heart Center.

What is Dr. Molly Cotroneo's educational background?

Dr. Molly Cotroneo attended Des Moines University and University Of Minnesota Duluth.

How do I contact Dr. Molly Cotroneo for recruiting?

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How do I recruit a Physician Assistant?

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What is the average salary for a Physician Assistant in IA?

Physician Assistants in IA typically earn $102,000 to $153,000 annually, with a median of $121,000. Figures derive from BLS OEWS data, adjusted for state cost of labor. Senior-titled roles (Director, Manager, Chief) and high-acuity practice settings push the upper end.

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