Physician Surgery-Trauma - Competitive Salary

Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon - West Des Moines, IA*Critical Care fellowship completion required*### The OpportunitySeeking a BC/BE Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon to join one of the largest physician-owned andgoverned multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest. The department is growing from 5 to 6 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons operating under an Acute Care Surgery model.### Clinical Scope

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• Call: 1:6
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• Iowa Methodist Medical Center ‚Äî 370-bed ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center
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• Blank Children's Hospital ‚Äî 88-bed ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center
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• 1,700 admissions annually
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• One location to cover with a newer ED and Trauma rooms
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• Surgery department consists of 5 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons (growing to 6), 5 General
Surgeons, 4 Colorectal Surgeons, and 1 Surgical Oncologist\n
• General Surgery Residency Program on-site
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• Opportunities to participate in clinical research, education, and outreach
### Compensation & Benefits\n
• Competitive base salary and signing incentive
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• Shareholder track
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• 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan
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• Optional health, dental, long-term disability, long-term care, and term life insurance
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• Flexible spending accounts
### About the PracticeOne of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in Central Iowa with 290+ physicians and healthcare providers across 40+ specialties:\n
• 170,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art primary facility in West Des Moines with multiple clinic
sites throughout the Des Moines metro and rural outreach clinics\n
• Population base of 1.3 million patients averaging 556,000 visits per year
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• Physician-governed, physician-run, patient-focused business model
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• Nationally recognized for exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
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• Dedicated Care Team supporting care gaps, patient outreach, post-discharge follow-up, and
morePer AMGA's 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:\n
• 99th percentile ‚Äî Recommend as a place to practice
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• 100th percentile ‚Äî Satisfaction with total earnings and benefits package
### LocationDes Moines is Iowa's capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro populationof 645,000+:\n
• Short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment
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• #2 Place for Young Professionals to Live *(Forbes, 2024)*
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• #1 Best Midsized City for Millennials *(CommercialCafe, 2023)*
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• #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest *(StudyFinds, 2023)*
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• #3 Most Livable City in the US *(Reader's Digest, 2025)*
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• #7 Safest City to Live in the US *(US News & World Report, 2024)*
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• Iowa ranked #3 Best State for Opportunity and #4 Best State for Doctors
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