Orthopedic Surgery - Total Joint Opening in Des Moines, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Orthopedics
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/24/25
**Position:** Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship-trained in Total Joint Arthroplasty
- Located in Des Moines, IA
- Full-time, permanent position
**Highlights:**
- Join a growing department within one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest.
- Growing practice currently provides Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, and Hand services.
- Physical Therapy department with 25 providers and Medical Imaging department with 9 providers equipped with state-of-the-art equipment onsite.
- No call required; EMR with Virtual Scribe Service.
**Benefits:**
- Competitive base salary and signing incentive.
- Income guarantee and shareholder track.
- Generous 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan.
- Comprehensive health insurance, optional dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts.
**About the Clinic:**
- Over 270 providers practicing in more than 40 specialties, including 65+ Primary Care providers.
- Averaging 556,000 patient visits annually with an external referral base of 1.3 million.
- Ranked #1 in the state in quality and outcomes according to Wellmark in 2022.
- Participates in a multi-group ACO, significantly below market in total cost of care and ER admission/readmission.
- Dedicated Care Team to assist with care gaps, patient outreach, care management, real-time ER and admission monitoring, post-discharge follow-up care, and RX support.
- Physician Engagement in the 94th percentile per Press Ganeys 2020 Engagement Survey.
**Why Choose Des Moines, Iowa?**
- Des Moines is Iowas capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of over 645,000.
- Set on the Des Moines River and amongst rolling hills, Des Moines offers picturesque surroundings.
- Short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment.
- Named #1 Best City for High Salary and Low Cost of Living (The Ascent, 2021), #2 Safest Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2021), and #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest (StudyFinds, 2023).