Cardiothoracic Surgery - Physician - Des Moines - Salary Up To $850,000
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
Requirements
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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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
2d ago
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