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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!

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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.

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Highlights:

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  • Guarantee of $800,000 + RVU and Quality Incentives
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  • Up to $100,000 Signing Incentive
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  • Growing team of 2 experienced CT Surgeons and 3 APPs
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  • Call 1:3 with APP support shared equally, supporting a balanced lifestyle
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  • Cardiovascular team includes 20 Cardiologists and 4 Vascular Surgeons
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  • CVS Co-management agreement with Iowas largest health system
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  • Single location Level I Trauma Center
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  • Access to 2 designated cardiac surgery ORs and 2 hybrid procedural suites
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  • Team of 13 dedicated Cardiac Anesthesiologists
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  • Immediate case volumes nearly 650 cases in 2025 380+ hearts, 125+ lungs, and 130+ structural hearts
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  • Robotic thoracic and opportunities for program development
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  • Ability to teach and work with residents
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Benefits:

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  • Significant Signing Incentive
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  • Shareholder Track (Physician Ownership)
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  • 401k w/ Profit Sharing
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  • Excellent benefits include: PTO, CME, optional health, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts
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Why Choose The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?

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  • Collaborative physician-led culture focused on quality outcomes and physician satisfaction
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    • Per AMGAs 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
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      • 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
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      • 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinics total earnings and benefits package
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    • Recognized nationally for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
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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
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Why Choose Des Moines, Iowa?

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  • Low cost of living and high quality of life
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  • Short commutes and family-friendly communities
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  • Excellent schools and a vibrant cultural scene
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  • Continued population growth supporting long-term practice stability
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