Locum to Perm Otaryngology Physician needed in Des Moines, IA

Seeking a full-time Otolaryngologist for a locum-to-permanent opportunity, providing both inpatient and outpatient ENT care. The role includes clinic hours, surgical procedures as OR time allows, and participation in the call schedule. Providers must be genuinely interested in permanent placement and will be required to sign an attestation confirming this.

Schedule

• Full-time, 1.0 FTE

• Clinic Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:00 PM

• Patient contact hours: 36 per week

• OR/procedure days scheduled in coordination with the OR

• Call included in the hospital call schedule

Job Details / Responsibilities

• Combined inpatient and outpatient ENT coverage

• Hospital coverage in Des Moines; clinic coverage in Clive

• Call shifts for hospital; hourly shifts for clinic

• All ENT services provided within the practice

• High-volume clinic with 30+ patients/day, 15-minute appointments

• Support structure: 1:1 physician-to-nurse ratio and 1:1 ancillary support

• Access to medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy within the building

• Two to three exam rooms per provider

• Teaching opportunities available

• Patient population spans Central Iowa, including Boone County, Indianola, and Pleasant Hill

• EMR: EPIC

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified Otolaryngologist (required)

• Active IA license or active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear)

• Must be available full time

• Experienced provider required

• Clean malpractice and background history required

• Must not currently be employed by MercyOne

• All candidates must sign an attestation confirming genuine interest in permanent placement