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No salary listed — similar Oncologist roles pay ~$306k (median of 18 jobs)

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UnityPoint Health
Des Moines, Iowa

Physician - Service Line Medical Director - Surgical Oncology - Des Moines, IA

OncologyFull-Time
Posted 3mo ago · Verified live

About the Role

Leadership role in surgical oncology. Part-time clinical practice. Des Moines, IA.

Join UnityPoint Health as a Surgical Oncology Medical Director – Des Moines in Des Moines, Iowa.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Malpractice insurance covered.
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • Attractive income package
  • Generous incentive package
  • Generous time off and CME allowance
  • Retirement contributions
  • Dedicated provider resources

Work Schedule

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

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with UnityPoint Health in Des Moines, Iowa.

Key Responsibilities

The Service Line Medical Director serves as the accountable clinical executive for all Oncology services, overseeing strategic planning and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include leading physicians to optimize clinical outcomes, managing profit and loss, and maintaining a part-time clinical practice.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Surgical Oncology and eligible for an unrestricted medical license in Iowa. An advanced degree in healthcare management, such as an MBA or MHA, is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical LeadershipStrategic PlanningFinancial ManagementPerformance MonitoringPhysician RecruitmentClinical Protocol DevelopmentHealthcare OperationsSurgical OncologyWorkforce PlanningStakeholder Management

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Oncologist roles.

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About UnityPoint Health

51-200 employees
Website

Benefits & Perks

Attractive income package
Generous incentive package
Generous time off and CME allowance
Malpractice insurance
Retirement contributions
Dedicated provider resources
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility

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