Trauma Surgery Opening in Des Moines, IA

Updated 10/20/26
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Physician
Surgery-Trauma
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

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Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon - West Des Moines, IA *Critical Care fellowship completion required* ### The Opportunity Seeking a BC/BE Trauma & Critical Care Surgeon to join one of the largest physician-owned andgoverned multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest. The department is growing from 5 to 6 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons operating under an Acute Care Surgery model. ### Clinical Scope

  • Call: 1:6
  • Iowa Methodist Medical Center ‚Äî 370-bed ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center
  • Blank Children's Hospital ‚Äî 88-bed ACS-verified Level II Trauma Center
  • 1,700 admissions annually
  • One location to cover with a newer ED and Trauma rooms
  • Surgery department consists of 5 Trauma/Critical Care Surgeons (growing to 6), 5 General Surgeons, 4 Colorectal Surgeons, and 1 Surgical Oncologist
  • General Surgery Residency Program on-site
  • Opportunities to participate in clinical research, education, and outreach ### Compensation & Benefits
  • Competitive base salary and signing incentive
  • Shareholder track
  • 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan
  • Optional health, dental, long-term disability, long-term care, and term life insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts ### About the Practice One of the largest physician-owned multi-specialty groups in Central Iowa with
290+ physicians and healthcare providers across 40+ specialties: 170,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art primary facility in West Des Moines with multiple clinic sites throughout the Des Moines metro and rural outreach clinics Population base of 1.3 million patients averaging 556,000 visits per year Physician-governed, physician-run, patient-focused business model Nationally recognized for exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes Dedicated Care Team supporting care gaps, patient outreach, post-discharge follow-up, and more Per AMGA's 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey: 99th percentile — Recommend as a place to practice 100th percentile — Satisfaction with total earnings and benefits package ### Location Des Moines is Iowa's capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of 645,000+: Short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment #2 Place for Young Professionals to Live *(Forbes, 2024)* #1 Best Midsized City for Millennials *(CommercialCafe, 2023)* #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest *(StudyFinds, 2023)* #3 Most Livable City in the US *(Reader's Digest, 2025)* #7 Safest City to Live in the US *(US News & World Report, 2024)* Iowa ranked #3 Best State for Opportunity and #4 Best State for Doctors
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