Orthopaedic Surgeon

SpineSearch LLC; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Malpractice coverage

CME

Retirement plan

Relocation assistance

Paid time off

Job summary

SpineSearch LLC is partnering with a physician-owned orthopedic practice in Des Moines to recruit a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon.

You will build a broad-based practice addressing upper and lower extremity conditions, fractures, sports injuries, and trauma, within a collaborative, physician-led organization and ASC setting.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery.
• Eligible for Iowa medical licensure and DEA registration.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions involving the upper and lower extremities.
• Perform a wide range of general orthopedic procedures, including fracture care and arthroscopy.
• Develop individualized operative and non-operative treatment plans.
• Manage acute injuries, degenerative conditions, sports-related injuries, and general orthopedic trauma.
• Perform outpatient procedures within the ASC to optimize efficiency and outcomes.
• Collaborate with therapy, imaging, and specialty teams for comprehensive care.
• Work with APPs, coordinators, and staff to ensure patient care quality.
• Maintain accurate documentation and compliance with standards.
• Participate in growth through community outreach and education.

Education

MD or DO from an accredited medical school

ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency

Board-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery

Eligible for Iowa medical licensure and DEA registration

Job description

SpineSearch is partnering with a well-established, physician-owned orthopedic practice in the Des Moines, Iowa area to identify a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible General Orthopedic Surgeon to join its growing team.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a fellowship-trained or experienced General Orthopedic Surgeon seeking to build a comprehensive practice within a collaborative, physician-led organization. The incoming surgeon will develop a broad-based orthopedic practice, treating a wide variety of musculoskeletal conditions involving the upper and lower extremities, fractures, joint disorders, sports injuries, and general orthopedic trauma.

The practice offers immediate access to an established referral network, experienced clinical and surgical support staff, and a state-of-the-art physician-owned ambulatory surgery center (ASC). This is a true partnership-track opportunity with the potential for ownership in the practice's ASC, imaging services, and other ancillary revenue streams.

Position Highlights

• Partnership-track opportunity with defined pathway to ownership
• Physician-owned private practice with an established reputation
• Access to a mature referral base and immediate patient volume
• Physician-owned ambulatory surgery center
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary orthopedic team
• Experienced APPs, surgical coordinators, and clinical support staff
• Competitive compensation package with productivity incentives
• Comprehensive benefits package including malpractice coverage, CME, retirement plan, paid time off, and relocation assistance

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad spectrum of orthopedic conditions involving the upper and lower extremities.
• Perform a wide range of general orthopedic procedures, including fracture care, arthroscopy, joint preservation procedures, and other general orthopedic surgeries.
• Develop individualized operative and non-operative treatment plans utilizing evidence-based practices.
• Manage acute injuries, degenerative conditions, sports-related injuries, and general orthopedic trauma.
• Perform appropriate outpatient procedures within the physician-owned ASC to optimize efficiency and patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with physical therapy, PM&R, sports medicine, imaging, and ancillary service teams to provide comprehensive musculoskeletal care.
• Work closely with Advanced Practice Providers, surgical coordinators, and clinical staff to ensure exceptional patient care.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation while adhering to quality, compliance, and patient safety standards.
• Participate in practice growth through physician relationship development, community outreach, and educational initiatives.

Qualifications

Required

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery residencyBoard-Certified or Board-Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Eligible for Iowa medical licensure and DEA registration
• Strong clinical and surgical expertise in General Orthopedic Surgery

Preferred

• Fellowship training in Sports Medicine, Trauma, Adult Reconstruction, Foot & Ankle, or Hand Surgery, or significant experience practicing comprehensive General Orthopedics
• Interest in a physician-owned private practice and partnership-track model
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to long-term practice growth, collaboration, and community engagement