Trauma/Critical Care Surgeon | Established Department | 1:6 Call | Shareholder Track
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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.?
- Department 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).
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