Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician - Des Moines - Salary Up To $850,000

2 days ago
Des Moines, Iowa$800K - $850KFull TimeSurgery
✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

Job Description

About the Role

Join Trinity Health as a Cardiothoracic Surgeon – $800K+ Salary in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • develop and grow a dedicated robotic thoracic program within one of the nation’s top cardiovascular centers.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $800K - $850K
  • 25 days PTO.
  • 401(k) with employer match.
  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Visa sponsorship available.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers competitive compensation. Work with Trinity Health in United States.

Key Skills

Cardiothoracic surgeryMinimally invasive surgeryRobotic thoracic techniquesAdult cardiac surgeryRobotic heart surgeryValve surgeryECMOVADTAVRTEVARBeating heart surgeryInpatient roundingClinical support

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Cardiothoracic Surgery. A strong foundation in adult cardiac surgery and expertise in minimally invasive and robotic techniques are required.
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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician - Des Moines - Salary Up To $850,000 at Trinity Health a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Surgery physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Surgery — Physician Career Context

This Surgery 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.

Compensation Analysis

Stated compensation: $800K - $850K.

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

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Cardiothoracic surgery, Minimally invasive surgery, Robotic thoracic techniques, Adult cardiac surgery, Robotic heart surgery, Valve surgery, ECMO, VAD. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Surgery role.

Core responsibilities: The surgeon will perform high-volume adult cardiac surgeries and lead the development of a dedicated robotic thoracic program. Responsibilities include inpatient rounding, clinic support, and active participation in cardiovascular research registries.

Benefits package: Salary $800,000-$850,000, Recruitment Incentive $75,000, ATO 5 Weeks, Paid malpractice and tail coverage, Day One Benefits, 403(B) Match. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Trinity Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Albany, NY
10+

Benefits & Perks

Salary $800,000-$850,000
Recruitment Incentive $75,000
ATO 5 Weeks
Paid malpractice and tail coverage
Day One Benefits
403(B) Match
5.5

Work-Life Balance Score

Below Average

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

2d ago

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