Cardiothoracic Surgeon |1:3 Call | Shareholder Track with Income Guarantee | Level I Trauma Center
The Iowa Clinic
Des Moines, IA
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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiothoracic (CT) Surgery, Cardiovascular, Patient Care, Quality of Care, Relative Value Unit (RVU), Software Administration, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Vascular Surgery
LOCATION
Des Moines, IA
POSTED
30+ days ago
The Iowa Clinic, P.C. is seeking a BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our physician-owned and governed, multi-specialty organization!
This is a rare opportunity to join an established, high-functioning CT Surgery program with immediate Cardiac and Thoracic case volumes, strong Cardiology and Vascular support, and a shareholder path.
Highlights:
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 Iowas 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
Benefits:
Significant Signing Incentive
Shareholder Track (Physician Ownership)
401k w/ Profit Sharing
Excellent benefits include: 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
Per AMGAs 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinics total earnings and benefits package
Recognized nationally 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
Why Choose Des Moines, Iowa?
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