Locum-to-Perm Otolaryngologist Needs in Iowa! Let's chat!

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a full-time Locum-to-Perm Otolaryngologist to support both inpatient and clinic services. This role offers a broad ENT practice with high patient volume, teaching opportunities, and a clear pathway to permanent placement. The position includes clinic, hospital coverage, and call responsibilities within a well-supported, integrated health system.

Dates / Schedule

• Position Type: Full-time Locum to Perm

• FTE: 1.0

• Patient Contact Hours: 36 per week

• Clinic Days: Monday–Friday

• Clinic Hours: 7:30 AM – 5:00 PM

• Procedure / OR Days: Scheduled as OR availability allows

• On Call: Required and included in call rotation

• Shifts per Month: Full-time coverage

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and outpatient ENT care

• Hospital coverage: Des Moines

• Clinic coverage: Clive

• Participate in hospital call coverage (call shifts for hospital; hourly shifts for clinic)

• Perform the full scope of ENT procedures

• Manage a high-volume clinic with 30+ patients per day

• Appointment lengths average 15 minutes

• Collaborate with strong clinical support:

  • Physician-to-nurse ratio: 1:1

  • Ancillary staff per provider: 1:1

• Practice setup includes:

  • 2–3 exam rooms per provider

  • On-site medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy services (within the building)

• Serve a diverse patient population across Central Iowa, including outreach areas such as Boone County, Indianola, and Pleasant Hill

• Teaching opportunities available

• Utilize EPIC EMR

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified Otolaryngologist – Required

• Active Iowa License or Active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) – Required

• Full-time availability – Required

• Experienced ENT provider – Required

• Clean malpractice and background history – Required

• Willingness to pursue permanent placement (attestation required for locum-to-perm)