Orthopedic Total Joint Surgeon | No Call | Competitive Guarantee and Signing Incentive |...

American Osteopathic Academy of Sports Medicine; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 553,000 - 748,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

$650,000 base salary with RVU

$100,000 signing

Shareholder track

Generous 401(k) profit sharing

Health insurance and extended benefits

Job summary

The Iowa Clinic in Des Moines, IA seeks a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon specialized in Total Joint Arthroplasty to join our growing department. This fellowship-trained surgeon will contribute to hip/knee arthroplasty, sports medicine, and related services, with strong support from a multi-disciplinary team.

Enjoy a competitive compensation package including a $650,000 base with RVU incentive and a $100,000 signing bonus, along with shareholder track and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon for joint replacement.
• Board-certified orthopedist with total joint arthroplasty expertise.
• RVU-based compensation experience preferred.

Skills

Total Joint Arthroplasty

Fellowship-trained

Board Certified

Education

Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery

Job description

Description

$650,000 Guarantee, RVU Incentive, $100,000 Signing

The Iowa Clinic is seeking a BC/BE Orthopedic Surgeon fellowship-trained Total Joint Arthroplasty to J oin our Growing Department within one of the Largest Physician-Owned a nd Governed Multi - Specialty Clinics in the Midwest

Highlights:

• Growing practice currently providing Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, and Hand services
• Closely connected with our 27 Physical Therapists and 1 Occupational Therapist
• Medical Imaging department of 9 providers with state-of-the art equipment onsite
• Access to our recently opened, MSK-focused Ambulatory Surgery Center
• No call

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary of $650,000 with RVU incentive
• $100,000 signing
• Shareholder track
• Generous 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan
• Health insurance, optional dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts

About The Iowa Clinic:

• Per AMGA's 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
  • 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
  • 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinic's total earnings and benefits package
• Recognized nationally for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
• Participate in a high performing clinically integrated network with experience in providing significantly below market total cost of care, hospital admissions and ER utilization for the patients that we serve
• Dedicated Care Team to assist with care gaps, patient outreach, care management, post-ER and admission monitoring, post-discharge follow-up care, and RX support

Why Choose Des Moines, Iowa?

Des Moines is Iowa's capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of over 645,000. Set on the Des Moines River and amongst rolling hills, Des Moines is a picturesque city with something for everyone to enjoy. Boasting short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment, Des Moines offers an idyllic work-life balance.

Des Moines has been named #2 Place for Young Professionals to Live (Forbes, 2024), #1 Best Midsized City for Millennials (CommercialCafe, 2023), #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest (StudyFinds, 2023), #3 Most Livable City in the US (Reader's Digest, 2025), and #7 Safest City to Live in the US (US News & World Report, 2024). Iowa has also been ranked as #3 Best State for Opportunity (US News & World Report, 2024) and #4 Best State for Doctors (WalletHub, 2025).