Surgical Oncologist - Des Moines - 2-year Income Guarantee of $600,000 + $200,000 in Recruitment Incentives

MercyOne Iowa is seeking a fellowship-trained, board-certified Surgical Oncologist to join our team of a surgical oncologist and an advanced practice provider. We are looking for a dynamic, collaborative physician who is passionate about innovation and eager to support in expanding our well-established statewide cancer service line, shaping the future of surgical oncology in central Iowa and tertiary service area of 1.5 million. J-1 and H-1B visa candidates are welcome to apply.

Opportunity Highlights
Case Mix: Solid tumor surgery, cytoreduction HIPEC,
major GI resections, thyroid/parathyroidectomy,
Whipple, and wide local excision SLN mapping
DaVinci Xi robotic platform with teaching consoles
Onsite medical imaging, lab and pharmacy
Block OR Time
Clinic 2 half days
EMR: EPIC
General Surgery Residency Faculty

Opportunity Details
2-year Income Guarantee $600,000
Recruitment Incentive $200,000
Moving allowance up to $15,000
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
403B with match and 457B savings plan
CME annual allowance up to $6,000
Day One benefits

MercyOne Cancer Center is certified by American College of Surgeons - Commission on Cancer, NAPRC, and NABC with treatment decisions guided by multidisciplinary tumor board discussions. It is a cornerstone of comprehensive cancer care in Iowa, delivering advanced treatment options through an integrated network that emphasizes quality, innovation, and compassionate care. At the heart of our mission is the commitment to provide patients with exceptional outcomes through leading-edge therapies and a multidisciplinary approach.

Our program offers:

Comprehensive Surgical Services: Expertise in the surgical management of gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, and soft tissue malignancies, utilizing advanced minimally invasive and robotic-assisted techniques.

Collaborative Care Model: Surgical oncologists work closely with medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, pathologists, and specialized oncology nurses to ensure seamless, patient-centered care.

Innovation & Research: Opportunities to participate in clinical trials, adopt emerging technologies, and contribute to evidence-based protocols that shape the future of cancer care.

Advanced Radiation Oncology: Cutting-edge therapies such as intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IMRT) and image guided radiation therapy (IGRT).

Medical Oncology Expertise: A full spectrum of systemic therapies, including chemotherapy, immunotherapy, and targeted treatments.
Integrative Oncology and Patient Support Services: Our program offers comprehensive support for patients and survivors, including dieticians, social workers, palliative and mental health care, support groups, sexual health counseling, and integrative therapies such as music, art, yoga, message, acupuncture, chiropractic care, and OMM.

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with 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.

To Learn more contact:

Cory Pulido, Physician Recruitment

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MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center is a Level II Trauma center that has been faithfully serving the community since 1893. We operate 4 not for profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty Hospitals with a total of 875 beds. And we are ONE of many here in Iowa. Our parent organization, MercyOne Iowa has 420 care locations including 18 owned Hospitals and 25 affiliated Medical Centers meeting the needs of Iowans across the state. For the second consecutive year MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center has been named to the Beckers Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America . Once again MercyOne is one of only two hospitals in Iowa to make this prestigious list.

Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with 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.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 133,000 colleagues and more than 38,900 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity Health system includes 92 hospitals, 101 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country as well as many other health and well-being services. In fiscal year 2025, the Livonia, Michigan-based health system invested $2.9 billion in its communities in the form of charity care, community benefit and other programs and services.

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 Experiencing Poverty, Safety, 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 more at .