Vascular Surgeon - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

Vascular Surgeon - Des Moines - $150,000 Recruitment Incentive

MMCIA - MercyOne IHC West University Central IAPosted 3mo agoattending physician
Vascular SurgeryFull-time2 clinic days and 3 procedure days per week · Equitable PV call

Overview

Location
MMCIA - MercyOne IHC West University Central IA
Schedule
2 clinic days and 3 procedure days per week · Equitable PV call
Practice
Community-based cardiovascular program

Role summary

MercyOne Iowa Heart is hiring a full-time Vascular Surgeon in Des Moines, IA, offering an initial guaranteed income and $150,000 recruitment incentive. The position includes 2 clinic and 3 procedure days weekly, equitable call sharing, teaching and research opportunities, and sponsorship for J1 and H1B visa candidates.

What the posting highlights

  • Care setting: Procedural case mix including open and endovascular procedures
  • Research or clinical-trial participation is noted
  • Teaching or an academic practice setting is noted
  • APP collaboration or supervision is noted

SalaryDr summary based on the original posting

Posted base pay vs physician-reported total comp

Posted pay$576k
Physician-reported total comp$559k–$743k · $615k median
$537kShared annual scale · base and total comp stay separate$765k

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Compensation

Compensation model
Initial income guarantee of $575,715 with a $150,000 recruitment incentive
Bonus / incentives
Recruitment incentive · $150,000
Signing bonus
$150,000

Benefits named in the posting

  • Paid malpractice with tail coverage
  • 403B with match and 457B savings plan
  • CME annual allowance of $6,000
  • Comprehensive day-One benefits
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Employer

Trinity Health

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Facility
Community-based cardiovascular program
Market
National
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Practice setting
Community-based cardiovascular program
EHR
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National
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  • Is $575,715 base salary only, or expected total compensation including bonus and productivity?
  • How is the productivity component calculated (wRVU rate, threshold, reconciliation cadence), and what did physicians here actually earn from it last year?
  • Is the $150,000 signing bonus subject to repayment or clawback, and over what commitment period?
  • How many weeks of PTO and CME time are included, and is unused time paid out?

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Work Design

Schedule
2 clinic days and 3 procedure days per week
Call burden
Equitable PV call
Shift type
Full time
Patient volume
Average clinic volume of 12-14 patients per day
Inpatient / outpatient
Procedural case mix including open and endovascular procedures
Teaching
Yes
Research
Yes
Supervises APPs
Yes

Visa & Eligibility

Remote
No
Visa sponsorship
yes
H-1B
Yes

Source & Verification

Source
Official employer source
First seen
1 mo ago
Last verified
4 days ago
Extraction confidence
95%

Full description

Employment Type Full time Shift Description MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Vascular Surgeon to join its thriving practice in Des Moines, IA. As part of Iowa’s leading community-based Cardiovascular Program, you'll provide advanced vascular care in a program recognized as a regional leader in quality outcomes, with results validated by the VQI/SVS National Registry. Opportunity Highlights · Join a team of 7 Physicians and 7 APPs · Average clinic volume of 12-14 patients per day · Equitable PV call · 2 clinic days and 3 procedure days · Procedural case mix consisting of all aspects of Vascular Surgical Care including open and endovascular procedures · Surgery Residency teaching opportunity · Shared outreach opportunities 2 day/month · Clinical Trials participation Opportunity Details · Initial income guarantee of $575,715 · $150,000 recruitment incentive · Paid malpractice with tail coverage · 403B with match and 457B savings plan · CME annual allowance of $6,000 · Comprehensive day-One benefits · J1 & H1B candidates are encouraged to apply MercyOne Iowa Heart Center was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest cardiovascular practices in the US. Named as one of the top 50 cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune/IBM Health , MercyOne Iowa heart Center consists of 44 Physicians and offers services in General Cardiology, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology, Advanced Heart Failure, Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Preventative Cardiology, and Adult Congenital Heart Disease. Iowa Heart Center has an accredited Cardiology Fellowship program (8 Fellows), has 8 of primary office locations and serves more than 15 outreach facilities spanning much of the state of Iowa. With an active clinic research department, Iowa Heart Center participates in all the major STS registries and performs more than 10,000 cardiac interventions a year. To learn more, visit https://www.iowaheart.com/ Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. It is also known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. Spend Saturdays at the nationally-renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the job you love and come home to the community of friends and family. Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has to offer. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities can grow, where a work/life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without compromise. For more of what Des Moines has to offer check out www.catchdesmoines.com and www.dsmpartnership.com To learn more contact Cory Ohorilko, Physician Recruitment (515) 358-6942 cory.ohorilko@mercyoneiowa.org www.mercyone.org Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.