Surgical Oncology - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Bonus
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Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Trinity Health as a Surgical Oncologist – $470K Base, $150K Bonus in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- provide patients with exceptional outcomes through leading-edge therapies and a multidisciplinary approach.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $470K
- Relocation assistance: $15,000.
- CME allowance: $6,000.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
- Visa sponsorship available.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Trinity Health in United States.
Key Skills
Requirements
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Surgical Oncology - Physician - Des Moines - $150,000 Bonus at Trinity Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Oncology physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Oncology — Physician Career Context
This Oncology position at Trinity Health is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Nationally, Oncology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $380k, with the typical range spanning $290k to $520k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $470K.
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Des Moines, Iowa.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Surgical Oncology, Solid Tumor Surgery, Cytoreduction, HIPEC, Major GI Resections, Thyroidectomy, Parathyroidectomy, Whipple. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Oncology role.
Core responsibilities: The physician will join an established team to expand the statewide cancer service line, focusing on surgical oncology in central Iowa and the tertiary service area. Responsibilities include performing solid tumor surgery, cytoreduction with HIPEC, major GI resections, thyroid/parathyroidectomy, Whi...
Benefits package: Base Salary $470,000, Recruitment Incentive $150,000, Moving Allowance up to $15,000, Paid Malpractice with Tail Coverage, 403B with Match and 457B Savings Plan, CME Annual Allowance up to $6,000, Day One Benefits, Health Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
1mo ago
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