Gastroenterology

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Gastroenterologist

Our organization is on the lookout for a Board Certified/Board Eligible Gastroenterologist to become part of our expanding practice in the Des Moines metropolitan area. This position comes with a competitive compensation package, featuring a two-year income guarantee with a base salary of $700,000, a sign-on bonus of $150,000, $6,000 for Continuing Medical Education (CME), paid malpractice insurance, and a 403B retirement plan match.

• Access to a built-in referral network and a busy practice from day one.
• Primarily outpatient work with no on-call duties.
• Optional inpatient coverage available.
• 24/7 GI Hospitalist support.
• Clinic situated next to a suburban Endoscopy Suite.
• Integrated endoscopy suite located at our Des Moines Medical Center.
• Access to in-house services including Anesthesia, Interventional Radiology, Cytopathology, and Colorectal Surgery.
• Opportunity to mentor Internal Medicine Residents and Medical Students.
• Advanced Therapeutic GI services available on-site.
• We welcome applications from J1 and H1B visa candidates.

We are the largest multi-specialty clinic system in Iowa, operating over 50 clinic locations statewide. Our team includes more than 250 physicians and healthcare professionals across 30 specialties and subspecialties. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional care throughout Iowa, offering advanced treatments that are often exclusive to our facilities.

Greater Des Moines is frequently recognized as one of the best places to live in the United States, boasting a low cost of living (with state income tax set to decrease to 3.8% in 2025) and a robust job market. The area is known for its excellent schools and safe, clean neighborhoods. Enjoy weekends at the renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and leisurely afternoons at the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. With abundant trails for biking, walking, and running, you can easily balance work and leisure. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair, and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few of the attractions that make Des Moines vibrant. This is a community where culture thrives, opportunities abound, and a fulfilling work/life balance is achievable.

Our Des Moines Medical Center is a Level II Trauma facility that has been serving the community since 1893. We operate four non-profit Catholic Medical Centers and two specialty hospitals, totaling 875 beds. As part of a larger network, we have 420 care locations across Iowa, including 18 owned hospitals and 25 affiliated medical centers, all dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of Iowans.

For two consecutive years, our Des Moines Medical Center has been recognized on the Becker's Healthcare list of 100 great hospitals in America, being one of only two hospitals in Iowa to receive this honor.

We are committed to serving our communities with compassion and integrity, guided by our core values of Reverence, Commitment to Those Experiencing Poverty, Safety, Justice, Stewardship, and Integrity. We are dedicated to recruiting talented physicians who share our values and are eager to meet the healthcare needs of the communities we serve.

If you are a physician looking for a fulfilling opportunity, we invite you to explore joining our team.