Breast Surgeon, Physician Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting a Breast Surgeon to join our team in Waterloo, IA.

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.

UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, not-for-profit community hospital serving the Cedar Valley. Allen Hospital is the busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley. We care for more inpatients, outpatients, emergency patients and cardiac patients than any other hospital in our 10-county service area. United Medical Park and Prairie Parkway offer outpatient care in facilities that are built for your comfort and convenience.

• Join a collaborative, multidisciplinary oncology team
• Participate in well established, multiple disciplinary tumor boards as part of the UnityPoint Health Allen Cancer Center
• Dedicated onsite cancer resources with Infusion, Lab, and Clinic onsite
• Social Work, Nurse Navigator, Dietician, Tumor registrar, and Pharmacist onsite
• Opportunity to participate in clinical trials and research initiatives
• Future practice location within the new cancer center currently under development
• Robust operational and administrative support
• Strong Primary Care and UPH Allen Cancer Center referral base
• Robust operational support and resources in collaborating work environment
• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
• Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination

• Evaluating patients with breast abnormalities, breast cancer, high-risk breast conditions, and benign breast disease.
• Performing breast surgical procedures including lumpectomy, mastectomy, sentinel lymph node biopsy, axillary surgery, and other breast-conserving or oncologic procedures.
• Participating in multidisciplinary tumor boards to develop individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborating with medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, plastic surgeons, radiologists, genetic counselors, nurse navigators, and support services.
• Managing patients throughout the continuum of care from diagnosis through treatment and survivorship.
• Interpreting imaging, pathology, and genetic testing results as part of treatment planning.
• Providing patient education and counseling regarding diagnosis, treatment options, surgical risks, and follow-up care.
• Supporting breast cancer screening, prevention, and high-risk surveillance programs.
• Participating in quality initiatives, clinical research, and clinical trials when available.

• MD or DO
• Board Eligible or Board Certified with a fellowship in Breast Surgery
• Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
• Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physician’s field of practice
• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
• J-1 waiver sponsorship available

We offer

• Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
• 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
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation.
• 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.
• A  culture  guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve.

Community Details

Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 107,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the  Cedar Valley! 

Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter, at (515) 782-0175 or  Tina.dalton@unitypoint.org