Wolfe Eye Clinic Comprehensive Ophthalmologist- West Des Moines

Salem Health Hospitals & Clinics; West Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolfe Eye Clinic in the Des Moines metro area seeks a comprehensive ophthalmology specialist to join our busy Central Iowa practice. Cataract volume expected around 1,100 cases annually, with established referral relationships and opportunities to expand subspecialty work.

The successful candidate will hold an unrestricted Iowa medical license or be eligible to obtain one and will join a team of ophthalmologists dedicated to high-quality patient care and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong surgical interest and skills focusing on ophthalmology.
• Must be eligible to obtain an unrestricted Iowa medical license.
• Experience with cataract surgery is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Join a high-volume ophthalmology practice in Central Iowa.
• Maintain and strengthen referral relationships and provide high-quality patient care.
• Collaborate with a multi-specialty team to support subspecialty growth.

Skills

Ophthalmology

Surgical skills

Education

Medical license in Iowa

Job description

Position Overview

We are currently searching for a comprehensive specialist to join our Central Iowa staff based out of our Des Moines clinic. Growth in our patient load has demanded that we add an additional specialist to help with this volume. We are interested in bringing onboard a trained surgeon, with cataract surgical volume for this position expected to be in the 1100 case range annually. Referral relationships are well established with our organization and the successful candidate will be provided opportunities to strengthen these relationships in his/her subspecialty. These arrangements have created an environment that all Wolfe physicians have found very appealing and rewarding.

Location

West Des Moines, and the Des Moines metro area, boasts access to trails and parklands, a wide variety of entertainment options, excellent public and private schools, affordable housing and easy access to the Des Moines International Airport.

Practice Overview

Wolfe Eye Clinic is a multi-location, multi-subspecialty, high surgical volume ophthalmology practice. We are Iowa's largest ophthalmology clinic and have approximately 30 ophthalmologists based in 13 main offices across the state. Our Clinic has been in operation for over 100 years and all ophthalmologists, who have established careers here, have enjoyed a fulfilling practice both financially and professionally. Our statewide ophthalmology staff includes 5 cornea, 3 glaucoma, 6 retina, 1 pediatric, 2 oculoplastics and 6 comprehensive ophthalmologists. Additionally, we employee optometrists in our main clinics and in primary eye care clinics. Our average physician compensation is typically in the top 10% nationally. The practice partnership offers equal ownership across the physician staff and is managed on a democratic basis with one vote per physician. For the successful candidate, this opportunity will prove to be both financially and professionally rewarding.

Wolfe Eye Clinic has always been committed to bringing the latest technology and treatments to the citizens of Iowa. Annually we see approximately 275,000 patients, and perform approximately 31,000 major surgeries and another 80,000 minor procedures. Our doctors work with a very skilled clinical support staff that allows them to concentrate on patient care and minimizes their time spent on related administrative duties or paperwork. Overall, we have a team of 450+ staff that are dedicated to bringing the most advanced eye care to the residents of Iowa.

Qualifications and Responsibilities

We are searching for a highly motivated, comprehensive specialist that is interested in joining a very busy practice with a large loyal referral base. The successful candidate will have demonstrated their ability to achieve goals through hard work and quality decision making. The professional should have strong surgical interest and skills and be eligible to obtain an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa.

Contact

If you are interested or would like to learn more about this position please contact Susan Holm, COO [e-mail] or 641-754-6262 ext. 1518