Breast Surgery - Physician - Des Moines
UnityPoint Health
Summary
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Breast Surgeon to join our team in Des Moines, IA. Join UnityPoint Clinic's growing Breast Surgery program in collaboration with John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Job description
Overview
UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Breast Surgeon to join our team in Des Moines, IA. Join UnityPoint Clinic's growing Breast Surgery program in collaboration with John Stoddard Cancer Center.
Waukee Medical Park multispecialty setting and access to complementary services, including plastic surgery, colorectal surgery, OB/GYN, family medicine, endocrinology, pulmonology, cardiology, palliative care, and Iowa Radiology.
Responsibilities
- Participating in established multidisciplinary tumor boards in collaboration with John Stoddard Cancer Center
- Provide comprehensive breast surgery care, including treatment for benign and malignant breast disease, breast cancer surgery, prophylactic mastectomy, high-risk patients, and coordination with plastic surgery for reconstruction
- Work closely with breast imaging/radiology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, plastic surgery, nurse navigation, and other cancer center resources
- Opportunity to teach in well-established ACGME residency programs and support medical student education in a learner-rich environment
- Clinic hours are Monday–Friday, 8:00a–4:30p, with clinic and OR days finalized based on block availability and program needs
- Chemotherapy infusion center available through collaboration with John Stoddard Cancer Center
- Collaborative work environment with work-life balance
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Breast Surgery
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician's field of practice
Requirements
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified Breast Surgery
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications
Benefits
- Salary Guarantee
- Incentive Package
- Total Rewards Program
- Generous Time Off
- CME Allowance
- Malpractice Insurance
- Retirement Contributions
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness
Company overview
UnityPoint Health is a leading integrated non-profit health system serving communities across Iowa, western Illinois, and southern Wisconsin. As the nation's 13th largest nonprofit health system and fourth largest nondenominational health system in America, UnityPoint Health operates a comprehensive network of 18 regional hospitals, 17 community network hospitals, and over 400 clinics and healthcare facilities. The organization provides a full spectrum of healthcare services including primary care, specialty care, emergency services, surgical procedures, maternity care, cancer treatment, heart care, and home health services. Each year, UnityPoint Health serves nearly 8 million patient visits, performs approximately 100,000 surgeries, and delivers more than 20,000 babies. With more than 29,000 team members, the health system is recognized for its coordinated care approach, shared electronic medical record system, and commitment to making healthcare easier and more personal for patients. UnityPoint Health has been consistently recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare for four consecutive years, reflecting its strong organizational culture and commitment to team member development.