Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Established Department | 1:3 Call | Shareholder Track with Income Guarantee
The Iowa Clinic · Des Moines, IA · 11 mo ago
On-siteHealthcare$800k/yrFull-time
Hiring Information
This is a full-time position.
About the Role
Join an established, high-functioning CT Surgery program with immediate Cardiac and Thoracic case volumes, strong Cardiology and Vascular support, and a shareholder path. The position offers a guarantee of $800,000 + RVU and Quality Incentives, up to $100,000 signing incentive, and growing team of 2 experienced CT Surgeons and 3 APPs.
Responsibilities
- Guarantee of $800,000 + RVU and Quality Incentives
- Up to $100,000 Signing Incentive
- Growing team of 2 experienced CT Surgeons and 3 APPs
- Call 1:3 with APP support – shared equally, supporting a balanced lifestyle
- Cardiovascular team includes 20 Cardiologists and 4 Vascular Surgeons
- CVS Co-management agreement with Iowa’s largest health system
- Single location – Level I Trauma Center
- Access to 2 designated cardiac surgery ORs and 2 hybrid procedural suites
- Team of 13 dedicated Cardiac Anesthesiologists
- Immediate case volumes – nearly 650 cases in 2025 – 380+ hearts, 125+ lungs, and 130+ structural hearts
- Robotic thoracic and opportunities for program development
- Ability to teach and work with residents
Qualifications
Board Certified/Board Eligible in Cardiothoracic Surgery.
Benefits
- Significant Signing Incentive
- Shareholder Track (Physician Ownership)
- 401k w/ Profit Sharing
- Excellent benefits including: PTO, CME, optional health, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
Why Choose The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?
- Collaborative physician-led culture focused on quality outcomes and physician satisfaction
- Highly rated by AMGA's 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey: 99th percentile for Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice and 100th percentile for Satisfaction with Total Earnings and Benefits Package
- Nationally recognized for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
- Stable, high-performing organization with an established referral network of over 290 multi-specialty providers in addition to an external referral base that includes 1.3 million
- Low cost of living and high quality of life
- Short commutes and family-friendly communities
- Excellent schools and a vibrant cultural scene
- Continued population growth supporting long-term practice stability