Overview

Breast Surgery, Physician Des Moines, IA

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Breast Surgeon to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

Waukee Medical Park is located at the southeast corner of Grand Prairie Parkway and Southeast Tallgrass Lane in Waukee. This facility is designed to provide patients with a variety of medical services under one roof, bringing all-encompassing care to Waukee and surrounding communities. Waukee Medical Park is home to several UnityPoint health services, all in one location.

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.

We offer

• Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program.
• Attractive incentive package.
• A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
• Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more.
• Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
• Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience.
• A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all backgrounds. Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.

Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter at 515-782-0175 or tina.dalton@unitypoint.org