Cardiothoracic Surgeon | Established Department | 1:3 Call | Shareholder Track with Income Guarantee Des Moines, Iowa Full-Time

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 Iowa’s largest health system
• Single location – Level I Trauma Center
• Access to 2 designated cardiac surgery ORs and 2 hybrid procedural suites
• Team of 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 AMGA’s 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
• 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
• 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinic’s 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