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Cardiothoracic Surgery NP/PA opening in Des Moines, IA
Saint Peters, Missouri, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician Assistant
Specialty Surgery-Thoracic
Degree Required MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type Permanent/Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 5/30/21

Clinic, located in Des Moines, is looking to add a Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to our Cardiothoracic Surgery team! You will join a team of three CT Surgeons and two experienced CT APPs (1 PA, 1 NP). The ideal candidate will have experience in endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH), surgical first assisting (cardiac and thoracic cases), perioperative patient care, hospital rounding, and post-hospital clinic. Weeknight surgical availability call only (divided equally amongst APPs). 1:3 weekend call with rounding. No primary on-call responsibility.

Generous, competitive compensation package. Benefits include family health/dental/vision, employer matching 401(k) retirement plan, short- and long-term disability, and life insurance; also malpractice, professional society dues, licensure, and CME costs. Paid time off (PTO) accrued at 29 days annually. Relocation allowance possible.

You will need:

  • Licenses/Certifications: ARNP or PA-C
  • Current or previous CT Surgery/EVH experience required

About The Clinic

The Clinic is one of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in the Midwest with over 260 physicians and providers practicing in 40+ specialties. Serving a population area of 1.3 million - averaging 556,000 patient visits annually - The Clinic partners with local medical centers and hospitals to provide leading-edge healthcare for the patients of central Iowa.


Why Choose Des Moines, IA?

Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of over 650,000. 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 Places to Live in the Midwest (U.S. News & World Report, 2018) and #1 Best Affordable Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report, 2017). As a state, Iowa has been recognized as the #1 Best State to Live in America (U.S. News & World Report, 2018) and #1 Best State for Jobs (MarketWatch, 2019).

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