Surgical Oncology - Physician - Des Moines

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Surgical Oncologist to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose - to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

John Stoddard Cancer Center , a service of UnityPoint Health – Des Moines, is among the top achieving cancer programs in the nation and has been recognized for its quality cancer care. We have been a Comprehensive Community Cancer Program for over 45 years. We are also a Breast Cancer Center and Clinical Radiopharmaceutical Therapy Center of Excellence. This is a result of decades of research, cancer treatment experience and cancer care technology. We have one of the most technologically advanced and diverse radiation oncology departments in the Midwest. Patients and their families have access to a wide range of services that were created to provide them with comprehensive and compassionate care including oncology navigators, patient support groups, nutritional support, survivorship, genetic counseling, and wellness programs. The UnityPoint Health - John Stoddard Cancer Center is privileged to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of skilled physicians providing state-of-the-art care in Central Iowa. It truly takes a community to care for our community.

• Join our surgical team and Stoddard Cancer Center as part of a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team
• Participate in well established, multiple disciplinary tumor boards as part of the Stoddard Cancer Center
• Opportunity to engage in teaching in well established ACGME residency programs and medical student education in a learner rich environment
• On-site chemotherapy infusion center
• Da Vinci Xi Robotic platform available
• Participate in clinical trials and cutting-edge research
• Robust operational support and resources in collaborating work environment
• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
• Complex Surgical Oncology Fellowship training REQUIRED
• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We offer

• Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
• Attractive incentive package
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

Contact Whitney Tate, Physician Recruiter at Whitney.Tate@unitypoint.org