Locum Plastic Surgeon – Full Time Coverage – Des Moines, IA
Job at a glance
Job description
Location: Des Moines, IA
Position Type: Locum | Physician – Plastic Surgery
Overview
Full-time Plastic Surgery locum opportunity with inpatient and outpatient responsibilities. The role includes clinic, OR, trauma call, and ER consults, with flexible block scheduling options available ASAP.
Practice Highlights
• Full-time locum need
• Clinic and OR-based practice with 2–4 OR days per week
• Trauma call, ER consults, in-office consults, and procedures
• Reconstructive collaboration with breast surgery teams
• Treats surgical and cosmetic patients of all ages
• Teaching opportunities available
• Epic EMR
• Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
• Strong nursing and ancillary support
Candidate Requirements
• Board Certified – REQUIRED
• Active Iowa license OR Active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) – REQUIRED
• Must be experienced – REQUIRED
• Clean malpractice and background – REQUIRED
• Must be available for either 7 on / 7 off OR 2 weeks on / 2 weeks off – REQUIRED
Schedule & Coverage
• Clinic hours: Monday–Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
• 36 patient contact hours per week
• 16+ clinic visits per full day (15–30 minute appointments)
• Procedure/OR days: 2–4 per week
• On call: Soft tissue call + clinic call / EMTALA
• Initial coverage may begin as call-only, with clinic/OR needs reviewed
Why Des Moines, IA?
Des Moines offers affordable living, a strong medical community, and an excellent quality of life with easy access to outdoor activities and city amenities.
How to Apply
Physicians meeting the requirements and available ASAP are encouraged to apply for immediate consideration.