Colorectal Surgeon, Physician-Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Health • Waukee, IA

10d • Onsite

About The Position

UnityPoint Clinic is seeking a Colorectal Surgeon to join its expanding services at Waukee Medical Park in Waukee, Iowa. The practice provides care for disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus, and supports patient access, program growth, operative capacity, outreach development, and shared call coverage. The role is part of a fully integrated health system whose clinics and hospitals use Epic EMR to streamline workflows and improve care. The practice includes two full-time physicians and two Advanced Practice Providers, with a mixture of clinic, hospital-based, and ambulatory surgery center partners. The clinic has five exam rooms and one treatment room, and offers robust operational resources and experienced clinical and non-clinical staff.

The physician treats anal cancer, anal condyloma, benign anorectal disease, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. Clinic-based procedures may include anoscopy, anorectal exams and procedures, hemorrhoid evaluation and treatment, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound evaluation and care, postoperative checks, seton and wound checks, and other appropriate minor office-based colorectal procedures. The regular clinic schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; call coverage is 1:3 once the practice is fully staffed.

UnityPoint Health describes its approach as patient-centered and physician-driven, with a one-team culture and a commitment to improving the health of the communities it serves. The compensation package includes an initial two-year salary guarantee, with the opportunity to exceed it through an innovative compensation program. The organization also offers a competitive Total Rewards program, provider resources intended to support work-life balance, and opportunities for support and development.

Requirements

• MD or DO.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Colorectal Surgery.
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in Iowa.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
• Support patient access, program growth, operative capacity, and outreach development.
• Participate in shared call coverage, at a 1:3 ratio once fully staffed.
• Treat anal cancer, anal condyloma, benign anorectal disease, diverticulitis, and inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
• Perform appropriate clinic-based procedures, which may include anoscopy, anorectal exams and procedures, hemorrhoid evaluation and treatment, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound evaluation and care, postoperative checks, seton and wound checks, and other minor office-based colorectal procedures.
• Work across clinic, hospital-based, and ambulatory surgery center settings.

Benefits

• Initial two-year salary guarantee with the ability to exceed it through an innovative compensation program.
• Attractive incentive package.
• Competitive Total Rewards benefits program.
• Generous time off and CME allowance.
• Malpractice insurance.
• Retirement contributions.
• Dedicated provider resources intended to support work-life balance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• Support and development opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree