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Job Description
- Colon and Rectal Sugery, Physician- Waukee, IA
- UnityPoint Clinic is looking for a Colorectal Surgeon to join their team!
Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world.
Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Healthcare. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.
Waukee Medical Park is located at the southeast corner of Grand Prairie Parkway and Southeast Tallgrass Lane in Waukee. This facility is designed to provide patients a variety of medical services under one roof, bringing all-encompassing care to Waukee and surrounding communities. Waukee Medical Park is home to several UnityPoint health services, all in on location.
Multispecialty team of breast, colorectol, endocrinology, cardiology, family medicine, palliative care, pulmonology, plastic surgery, and radiology
- Continue growth withour expanding services
- Practice is based at Waukee Medical Park.
- Provides care for disorders and diseases of the colon, rectum, and anus.
Support patient access, program growth, operative capacity, outreach development, and shared call coverage. Fully integrated health system with clinics and hospitals utilizing Epic EMR to streamline workflows and improve
Responsibilities
- Two full-time physicians and 2 Advanced Practice Providers
- Mixture of clinic, Hospital based and ASC partners
- Monday- Friday Clinic 8:00 AM -4:30 PM
- Call coverage 1:3 once fully staffed
- 5 Exam rooms, and 1 treatment room
Clinic-based procedures may include anoscopy, anorectal exam/procedures, hemorrhoid evaluation/treatment, incision and drainage of abscesses, wound, evaluation/care, post-operative checks, seton/wound checks, and other minor office-based colorectal procedures as appropriate
Treat anal cancer, anal condyloma, benign anorectal disease, diverticulitis, and surgical managment of inflammatory bowel (Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis)
- Robust operational support and resources in collaborating work environment
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and thecommunity
Qualifications
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Colorectal surgery
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
We Offer
Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
Attractive Incentive Package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in.
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation
A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
- Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve
Community Details
Greater Des Moines (DSM) is a community that invests in itself, that is powered by multinationalcorporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of allbackground.
Whether you’re looking for vibrant, urban living or a fresh start in the surrounding suburbs, Greater Des Moines (DSM) has many communities to call home. Learn why Des Moines is one of the fastest-growing major metros in the nation and an amazing place to call home.
Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter at 515-782-0175 or tina.dalton@unitypoint.org
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Surgery — Physician Career Context
Of the 41 active Surgery listings this role was benchmarked against, 98% have no call, 85% require no weekends.
Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 11.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in surgery | ranked against 1,280 Surgery listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Surgery median $473k (middle half $275k–$625k)258 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Surgery listings in Iowa | 19 active | 1,281 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 98% no call · 85% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | Iowa Physician listings: 26% state a sign-on bonus (median $150k) · 38% offer loan repayment254 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Surgery pay trend | −11.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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