Iowa ENT Opportunity: Full-Time Locum-to-Perm Role in Des Moines – Competitive Rates
Job at a glance
Job description
We are actively seeking a FULL-TIME Otolaryngologist (ENT) for a Locum-to-Perm opportunity supporting both inpatient and clinic services across Des Moines & Clive, IA. This is a high-volume, well-supported ENT practice offering a path to permanent placement for the right candidate.
Position Overview
Schedule:
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Patient Contact Hours: 36 per week
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FTE: 1.0
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Clinic Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM
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Clinic Days: Monday–Friday
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Procedure/OR Days: Based on available OR block time (coordinated with hospital)
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Call: Included in call schedule (hospital call + clinic hourly shifts)
Coverage Areas:
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Hospital: Des Moines
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Clinic: Clive
This role covers both inpatient and outpatient ENT services.
Job Responsibilities
Inpatient Responsibilities: Yes
Physician-to-Nurse Ratio: 1:1
Ancillary Support: 1:1 per provider
Procedures: Full-spectrum ENT services offered
Exam Rooms per Provider: 2–3
Medical Imaging: On-site within building (not inside clinic suite)
Lab & Pharmacy: Available in building
Clinic Volume: 30+ patients/day
Appointment Length: 15 minutes
Patient Population: Central Iowa, including Boone County, Indianola, and Pleasant Hill
Teaching Opportunities: Yes
EMR: Epic
Qualifications
Active IA License or Active IMLC (upload LOQ at name clear) – Required
Full-Time Availability – Required
Experienced ENT Physician – Required
Clean Malpractice & Background – Required
Working Hours
Hourly Rate: $310/hr (Clinic)
24-Hour Call: $2,000 per 24-hour period
Call Back: $400
Nightly Call: $500
Mon–Fri Shifts (7:30a – 5:00p): 36 hours for full 1.0 FTE