Trauma Surgeon

MercyOne Des Moines is seeking a full-time, fellowship-trained Trauma Surgeon to join busy team at high volume Level II Trauma Center. The opportunity offers a comprehensive scope of emergency general services, trauma care and acute surgical services within a fast-paced environment. J1 and H1B applicants encouraged to apply.

Opportunity Details:

• 7 Physician 12 APP Team
• 15 – 12 hour shifts per month
• Unrestricted EGS Night Call
• Full scope of Trauma role (OR, Rounding, Clinic and Critical Care)
• 16 Bed CSISU co-managed with Pulmonary Critical Care
• GS Residency Adjunct role
• EMR: EPIC

Opportunity Highlights

• Salary: $504,794
• Extra Shift Compensation
• Sign-on $50,000
• Moving Allowance up to $15,000
• CME Allowance: $5000
• Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage
• 403(B) Match

MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center established in 1893, has been a leading Catholic Medical Center in Des Moines, IA. It is a Level II Trauma and Primary Stroke Center, one of Iowa’s largest full-service multispecialty hospitals with 875 beds and more than 800 physicians across 30 specialties. Renowned for its comprehensive healthcare offerings and commitment to patient-centered care, it offers specialized services, including Emergency and Trauma Care, Heart and Vascular Care, Cancer Care, Neurology and Neurosurgery, Surgery and Rehabilitation. With Integration of comprehensive services, skilled professionals, advanced technology and patient centered care, MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center continues to be Iowa’s leading healthcare Center. MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center - Emergency.

Greater Des Moines is not just a place to work—it is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with a low cost of living (state income tax down to 3.8% starting 2025). It is a vibrant community that prides itself in growth and inclusivity. With a blend of multinational corporations and locally owned businesses, it is an ideal location for urban living or life in the suburbs.

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MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a 550-bed Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893 and has a tertiary service area of 1.4 million. Named to the Becker’s Healthcare “100 great hospitals in America” list Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center offers central Iowa’s only Gold Seal of Approval and Joint Commission certified Primary Stroke Center. Our closed ICUs include a dedicated Neuro Trauma supported by full time Pulmonary Critical Care and Surgical Critical Care trained Physicians. MercyOne features block scheduling, 3 navigation stations, o-arm, minimally invasive capabilities, and Bi-Plane suite.  The MercyOne Children’s Hospital encompasses a 13-bed PICU, Pediatric ED, Pediatric 22-bed Medical Surgical Unit, 8 Pediatric care clinics as well as several (including Child Neurology) pediatric subspecialties.

Trinity Health At Home, also known as Trinity Home Health Services, is a member of Trinity Health, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the United States. Providing home care in 11 states, our services span coast to coast with 15 home health and hospice agencies.

Trinity Health At Home is recognized as a provider of choice for home health and hospice care. Trinity Health At Home network of agencies provides services seven days a week with on-call availability; assigning consistent, highly trained caregivers; offering specialized programs such as palliative care, fall prevention and advanced wound care; and meeting or exceeding all home care outcome standards.

For more information about Trinity Health at Home visit http://www.trinityhomehealth.org/.

Trinity Health is one of the largest multi-institutional Catholic health care delivery systems in the nation. We serve people and communities in 22 states from coast to coast with more than 90 hospitals and 100 continuing care facilities – including home care, hospice, PACE and senior living facilities and programs that provide nearly two and a half million visits annually. Trinity Health employs more than 133,000 colleagues, including 7,800 employed physicians and clinicians.

Our mission: We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities. We support this mission by living our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Who are Poor, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. Committed to recruiting talented physicians, we are looking for physicians who share our values and want to help us fulfill the health care needs of the communities we serve.

At Trinity Health, we value the physician relationship and focus on partnering with our physicians. Whether you are a practicing physician looking to relocate or a medical resident, we offer opportunities with the flexibility to fit your individual needs. If you would like to be part of Trinity Health, we encourage you to explore this opportunity at www.trinity-health.org.

If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to submit your CV, please email docopps@trinity-health.org or call Trinity Health Physician Recruitment at (734) 343-2300.

Greater Des Moines, Iowa is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with a low cost of living and strong job market. 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. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. 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.

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