Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon | Established Department | 1:6 Call | Shareholder Track

Description

SEEKING: BC-BE Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon* to join one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest 

*Completion of a Critical Care fellowship is required

Why choose Trauma/Critical Care at The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?

• Departing growing from 5 to 6 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons
• 1:6 Call
• Iowa Methodist Medical Center is a 370 adult bed ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center and Blank Children’s Hospital is an 88 bed ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center
• 1700 admission annually
• Acute Care Surgery Model
• Surgery department consists of 5 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons (growing to 6), 5 General Surgeons, 4 Colorectal Surgeons, and 1 Surgical Oncologist
• General Surgery Residency Program
• Ability to participate in clinical research, education, and outreach
• Only one location to cover with newer ED and Trauma rooms
• Shareholder track, signing incentive and competitive base salary
• Excellent benefits include: 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan, optional health, dental, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts

Why choose The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?

• Per AMGA’s 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
• 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
• 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinic’s total earnings and benefits package
• Recognized nationally for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
• Dedicated Care Team to assist with care gaps, patient outreach, care management, post-ER and admission monitoring, post-discharge follow-up care, and RX support

Why Choose Des Moines, IA? 

Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of over 645,000. Set on the Des Moines River and amongst rolling hills, Des Moines is a picturesque city with something for everyone to enjoy. Boasting short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment, Des Moines offers an idyllic work-life balance.

Des Moines has been named #2 Place for Young Professionals to Live (Forbes, 2024), #1 Best Midsized City for Millennials (CommercialCafe, 2023), #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest (StudyFinds, 2023), #3 Most Livable City in the US (Reader's Digest, 2025), and #7 Safest City to Live in the US (US News & World Report, 2024). Iowa has also been ranked as #3 Best State for Opportunity (US News & World Report, 2024) and #4 Best State for Doctors (WalletHub, 2025).