Dr. Nick Vellema
Physician Assistant · Unitypoint Health
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Dr. Nick Vellema is a Physician Assistant, currently affiliated with Unitypoint Health, based in Des Moines, IA. As a physician assistant, Dr. Vellema contributes to patient care, clinical workflows, and healthcare operations in Des Moines, IA. They have been with Unitypoint Health for 11 years. Dr. Vellema holds academic credentials, including Bachelors, from Des Moines University and Des Moines Area Community College. Unitypoint Health operates in the Organizations sector with a workforce of 5000+ employees. 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. Nick Vellema is one of them.
- 122 Physician Assistants are based in IA (out of 11,588 total healthcare contacts in that state).
- 973 contacts at Unitypoint Health 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
Physician recruiting typically takes 90-180 days due to the specialized nature of the role. Reaching physicians through direct email or personal phone is significantly more effective than LinkedIn, as most practicing physicians are not actively job searching. HealthTal provides personal email addresses and direct dial numbers, matched to the NPI registry where a physician holds an NPI.
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Dr. Nick Vellema is based in Des Moines, IA. They are currently affiliated with Unitypoint Health.
Dr. Nick Vellema specializes in Physician Assistant. Their current role is Physician Assistant.
Dr. Nick Vellema currently works at Unitypoint Health. They have been there for 11 years.
Dr. Nick Vellema attended Des Moines University and Des Moines Area Community College.
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Recruiting physician assistants typically involves reaching out via direct email or phone. HealthTal's database provides contact data for physician assistants across all 50 states, allowing you to contact candidates directly without going through job boards.
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.