Posted 20 July, 2026
Cardiothoracic, Cardiothoracic Surgeon |1:3 Call | Shareholder Track with Income Guarantee | Level I
The Iowa Clinic
Des Moines, IA, US
Full Time
Job Description
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The Iowa Clinic, P.C. is seeking a BE/BC Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join our physician-owned and governed, multi-specialty organization!
\nThis 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.
\nHighlights:
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- Guarantee of $800,000 + RVU and Quality Incentives \n
- Up to $100,000 Signing Incentive \n
- Growing team of 2 experienced CT Surgeons and 3 APPs \n
- Call 1:3 with APP support shared equally, supporting a balanced lifestyle \n
- Cardiovascular team includes 20 Cardiologists and 4 Vascular Surgeons \n
- CVS Co-management agreement with Iowas largest health system \n
- Single location Level I Trauma Center \n
- Access to 2 designated cardiac surgery ORs and 2 hybrid procedural suites \n
- Team of 13 dedicated Cardiac Anesthesiologists \n
- Immediate case volumes nearly 650 cases in 2025 380+ hearts, 125+ lungs, and 130+ structural hearts \n
- Robotic thoracic and opportunities for program development \n
- Ability to teach and work with residents \n
Benefits:
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- Significant Signing Incentive \n
- Shareholder Track (Physician Ownership) \n
- 401k w/ Profit Sharing \n
- Excellent benefits include: PTO, CME, optional health, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts \n
Why Choose The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?
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- Collaborative physician-led culture focused on quality outcomes and physician satisfaction \n
- Per AMGAs 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey: \n
- 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice \n
- 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinics total earnings and benefits package \n
- Recognized nationally for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes \n
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- 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 \n
Why Choose Des Moines, Iowa?
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- Low cost of living and high quality of life \n
- Short commutes and family-friendly communities \n
- Excellent schools and a vibrant cultural scene \n
- Continued population growth supporting long-term practice stability \n
