UnityPoint Health

Colorectal Surgery - Physician Assistant - Des Moines

Job Locations US-IA-Des Moines
Requisition ID
2025-166678
Category
Advanced Practice Nursing and Physician Assistants
Location : Address
1301 Penn Ave
Affiliate
9200 UnityPoint Clinic Affiliate
FTE
1.0
Work Schedule
Exempt
Scheduled Hours/Shift
8-5

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Colorectal Surgery Physician Assistant to join our team!

UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

Responsibilities

  • M-F 8:00am – 5:00pm, rotating call
  • Join a growing team of physicians and APPs
  • Practice in inpatient and outpatient settings
    • See emergency cases in the ER and provide pre-surgery work up and a warm hand-off to the OR
    • Opportunity to scrub-in and assist in the OR
    • See non-urgent cases and provide care (post-op, wound care etc.)
  • Assist surgeons as they perform high level procedures
  • Rotate through hospitals and clinics around the Des Moines metro

Qualifications

  • Physician Assistant (Board Certified)
  • Prior surgical experience required
  • Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa

We offer:

  • 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
  • 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. 
  • 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 multi-national corporations and also supports small, locally owned businesses. DSM is a community committed to cultivating an inclusive, equitable environment for people of all background. 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.

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