Surgery, Physician - Neurosurgery
Job Description
We are excited to invite a fellowship-trained, board-certified/board-eligible Breast Surgeon to join our esteemed breast care team. This role presents a unique chance to enhance a well-established statewide cancer program that provides innovative surgical solutions to our community.
Key Responsibilities- Deliver comprehensive breast surgical services while collaborating in clinic operations.
- Perform onsite procedures including ultrasound, punch biopsies, and guided biopsies (mammography/MRI).
- Engage in a General Surgery Residency Faculty role.
- Participate in the clinic for 1.5 days per week.
- Receive a recruitment incentive of $150,000.
- Join the region's first dedicated breast health center, the Katzmann Breast Care Center.
- Utilize advanced surgical techniques such as oncoplastic, nipple-sparing, and Hidden Scar procedures.
- Benefit from support provided by navigators, advanced practitioners, and certified lymphedema therapists.
- Access state-of-the-art imaging, minimally invasive biopsies, and personalized risk assessments.
- Participate in clinical trials.
- Our center is certified by the American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer, NAPBC, NAPRC, and ACR.
- We offer advanced surgical and diagnostic capabilities, including colorectal surgery, surgical oncology, thoracic surgery, and neurosurgery.
- Be part of the first site in Iowa to provide ION technology for robotic-assisted lung biopsies.
- Engage in collaborative tumor boards and integrative oncology services.
- Access palliative care and integrative oncology services supported by our foundation.
Greater Des Moines is not just a workplace; it is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in the nation, featuring a low cost of living (with state income tax as low as 3.8%). This vibrant community is known for its growth and inclusivity.
Our organization operates four not-for-profit medical centers and two specialty hospitals, totaling 875 beds. We have been serving the community since 1893 and have been recognized on the Becker's Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America for two consecutive years.
Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and leisurely afternoons in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Experience cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park, all while living in a community filled with friends and family.
About UsWe are part of one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare systems in the country, comprising a family of over 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians dedicated to serving diverse communities across 25 states. Our system includes 92 hospitals and numerous continuing care locations, with significant investments in community health initiatives.
We are committed to recruiting talented physicians who share our values and are eager to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve. We prioritize building strong relationships with our physicians and offer flexible opportunities tailored to individual needs. If you are interested in joining our team, we encourage you to explore further.
