Physician - Independent Contractor - Cardiac Anesthesiology - MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center
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About the job
West Des Moines, Iowa – Seeking 1099 Cardiac Anesthesiology Physicians
Join the Physician Partnership Where You Can Increase Your Impact
Vituity’s ownership model provides autonomy, local control, and a national system of support, so you can focus your attention where you want it to be – on your patients.
Join the Vituity Team. Vituity is a 100% physician-owned partnership and is led by frontline physicians that are all equitable owners. As an equal and valued partner from day one, our ownership model provides you with financial transparency, a comprehensive benefits package including profit distribution, and multiple career development opportunities. Our leadership understands what your practice needs to thrive and gives you autonomy and local control so you can provide care when, where, and how your patients need it. You are backed by a best-in-class corporate healthcare team and supported by the broad peer-level expertise of 6,000 Vituity clinicians. At Vituity we’ve cultivated an environment where passion thrives, and success comes through shared purpose. We were founded in a culture that values team accomplishments more than individual achievements, an approach we call “culture of brilliance.” Together, we leverage our strengths and experiences to make a positive impact in our local communities. We foster this through shared goals and helping our colleagues succeed, and we also understand the importance of recognition, taking the time to show appreciation and gratitude for a job well done.
Vituity Locations: Vituity has opportunities at 890 practices across the country, serving 14.5 million patients a year. With Vituity, if you ever need to move, you can take your job with you.
The Opportunity
- Seeking Board Eligible/Certified Pediatric Anesthesiology physicians.
- 1099 independent contractor status.
- Current IA state license is a plus.
The Practice
MercyOne West Des Moines Medical Center – West Des Moines, Iowa
- Level II Trauma Center with over 800 licensed beds.
- Over 10,000 surgery cases and over 2,500 OB cases per year.
- First and second call every two weeks with day off after.
- Specialties include cardiac, pediatric, and general anesthesia.
- Moderately low call burden and flexible scheduling.
The Community
- West Des Moines, Iowa, offers the perfect balance of suburban comfort and urban convenience, making it a wonderful place to work and call home.
- Located in the heart of the Midwest, this thriving city features excellent schools, safe neighborhoods, and a strong sense of community.
- Residents enjoy year-round activities thanks to four distinct seasons - crisp autumns, snowy winters, blooming springs, and warm summers.
- Jordan Creek Town Center, one of the largest shopping and entertainment complexes in the state, is a popular local destination.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore Raccoon River Park’s trails, beach, and lake.
- Just a short drive away, downtown Des Moines offers a vibrant arts scene, award-winning restaurants, and cultural landmarks like the Iowa State Capitol and the Des Moines Art Center.
- Sports fans can catch NFL, NBA, and NHL games with a quick trip to nearby cities like Minneapolis or Kansas City.
We are unified around the common purpose of transforming healthcare to improve lives and we believe everyone has a role to play in that. When we work together across sites and specialties as an integrated healthcare team, we exceed the expectations of our patients and the hospitals and clinics we work in. If you are looking to make a difference, from clinical to corporate, Vituity is the place to do it. Come grow with us.
Vituity does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition, or any other basis protected by law. Vituity is committed to complying with all applicable national, state and local laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity.
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Vituity is a physician-owned practice, based in Emeryville, California, whose physicians and advanced practice clinicians staff emergency, hospital medicine and other hospital services.
Based in Emeryville, CAHires in 26 statesPay on its listings: 21.8% of its open jobs state an hourly rate
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