Transplant Surgery

Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon needed in IA

Located in West Des Moines

Full-time; permanent

Seeking BE/BC Transplant & Hepatobiliary Surgeon* to Join One of the Largest Physician-Owned and Governed Multi-Specialty Clinics in the Midwest*

Ability to obtain an Iowa state license is required.

Applicant must have completed an ASTS fellowship and be Board Certified by the American Board of Surgery.

• Central Iowas only Transplant Center High transplant rate and shortest wait time in the country
• Perform adult and pediatric kidney transplant surgeries to include transplant nephrectomy, laparoscopic living donor nephrectomy, hepatobiliary surgery, and general surgery in transplant patients
• High volume robotic surgery program to include robotic assisted liver and pancreas cancer surgeries and robotic kidney transplants
• Responsibilities include pre-transplant management and assessment for transplant, post-transplant care, and immunosuppression management
• Opportunities to teach General Surgery residents Participate in strategic planning for continued growth of the program, quality assurance, and performance improvement
• Large referral base within clinic of 270+ multi-specialty providers that serve a population area of 1.3 million
• In 2022, #1 in the state in quality and outcomes according to Wellmark Participate in a multi-group ACO and continue to be 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
• Competitive base salary Excellent benefits include: 401 (k) profit sharing retirement plan, paid vacation, optional health, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts

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 is a picturesque city with something for everyone to enjoy. Boasting short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment, Des Moines offers an idyllic work-life balance.Des Moines has been 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).

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