Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - $650K Guarantee + $200K Signing Bonus - No Call | Des Moines, Iowa

Orthopedic Hand Surgeon (BE/BC), West Des Moines / Waukee, Iowa

$650,000 Guarantee + $200,000 Signing Incentive

Join a growing orthopedic department within one of the Midwests largest physician-owned and physician-governed multispecialty groups.

Compensation

• $650,000 income guarantee
• $200,000 signing incentive
• Competitive base salary
• Shareholder track
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing

Highlights

• Full-time (1.0 FTE) hand and wrist surgery
• No call
• Growing practice that also covers sports medicine and hip/knee arthroplasty
• Newly opened, MSK-focused ambulatory surgery center

Integrated Support

• 27 physical therapists and 1 occupational therapist in house
• On-site imaging department with 9 providers and state-of-the-art equipment

Benefits

• Health insurance included
• Dental, vision, disability, life and long-term care insurance, plus FSA

Why This Group?

• 99th percentile nationally for recommend as a place to practice (2024 national provider satisfaction survey)
• 100th percentile for satisfaction with total pay and benefits
• Nationally recognized for quality and patient outcomes
• Dedicated care team handles care gaps, outreach and follow-up

Why Des Moines?

• Metro population of 645,000+ with short commutes and low cost of living
• Excellent schools and a family-friendly community
• #2 Place for Young Professionals (Forbes, 2024)
• #3 Most Livable City in the US (Readers Digest, 2025)
• #7 Safest City in the US (US News, 2024)
• Iowa ranked #4 Best State for Doctors (WalletHub, 2025)

Requirements

• BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon with hand surgery fellowship training
• No visa candidates accepted (J-1/H-1B sponsorship not available)