Hand Surgeon — West Des Moines, Iowa — $650,000

Ortho Conditioning; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 650,000 - 850,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on incentive $200,000

Ownership potential

401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan

Comprehensive health benefits

Pre-Tax accounts

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic, P.C. in West Des Moines seeks a Board Eligible or Board Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our physician-owned musculoskeletal team. This rare opportunity offers a zero-call schedule, access to a brand-new MSK-focused Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and an embedded referral network of therapists.

Fast-track partnership and a strong work-life balance are highlighted. Join a highly integrated team with on-site imaging and doctor-driven clinical decisions, enabling a focus

Qualifications

• Fellowship in Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for or licensed to practice in Iowa.
• Excellent clinical and surgical skills; team-oriented care.

Responsibilities

• Provide subspecialty hand and upper extremity care.
• Collaborate with Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee Arthroplasty and hand services.
• Join a high-volume practice with an established referral network.

Skills

Hand/Upper Extremity Fellowship

BE/BC Orthopedic Surgery

Iowa medical license

Clinical and surgical excellence

Collaborative care

Job description

The Iowa Clinic, P.C West Des Moines, Iowa Full Time $650,000 Jun 20, 2026 · Jun 20, 2026

Location: West Des Moines, Iowa (On-Site)
Job Type: Employed with Shareholder Track (Physician-Owned & Governed Multi-Specialty Group)
Compensation: $650,000 Income Guarantee + $200,000 Signing Incentive + Excellent Benefits

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join our rapidly growing, physician-owned musculoskeletal team in West Des Moines. This rare position offers a highly lucrative, zero-call schedule, direct access to a brand-new, MSK-focused Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC), and an embedded referral network of 27 physical therapists and an occupational therapist. Step into a high-volume practice with an immediate patient base, clear partnership track, and unparalleled work-life balance.

Description

As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon at The Iowa Clinic, you will focus strictly on subspecialty hand and upper extremity care without the burden of general orthopedic or trauma call. You will collaborate closely with a robust, integrated team providing Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, and advanced hand services.

Our providers enjoy seamless, on-site infrastructure, including a state-of-the-art Medical Imaging department staffed by 9 dedicated imaging providers. Because we are a physician-owned and governed multi-specialty practice, our clinical decisions are entirely doctor-driven, allowing you to prioritize patient outcomes and exceptional quality of care.

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited program.


• Board Eligible or Board Certified (BE/BC) in Orthopedic Surgery with fellowship training in Hand/Upper Extremity Surgery.


• Eligible for or currently holding an unrestricted medical license in the State of Iowa.


• Excellent clinical and surgical skills, a collaborative mindset to work with integrated care teams, and a commitment to high-quality, value-based patient care.


• Sign-On Support: $200,000 signing incentive.


• Ownership Potential: Fast-track shareholder eligibility in one of the Midwest’s largest independent groups.


• Retirement & Savings: Generous 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan.


• Health & Insurance: Comprehensive health insurance, with optional dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care, and term life insurance.


• Pre-Tax Accounts: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for medical and dependent care.

About The Iowa Clinic, P.C.

The Iowa Clinic, P.C. is one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest. Serving a population of over 645,000 in the greater Des Moines metro area, we are nationally recognized for delivering superior clinical outcomes and operating a high-performing, clinically integrated network that drastically reduces the total cost of care.

The Iowa Clinic, P.C. don’t just claim to have a great culture—our physicians prove it. According to the AMGA 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey, The Iowa Clinic ranks in the:

• 99th Percentile for providers recommending the clinic as an exceptional place to practice.


• 100th Percentile for total physician satisfaction with earnings and the benefits package.

Additionally, our surgeons are backed by a Dedicated Care Team that manages patient outreach, care gaps, post-discharge follow-ups, and prescription support. This allows you to spend your time where it matters most: in the clinic and the OR.

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