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

Trinity Health·Des Moines, Iowa

$800,000 - $850,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·10+
·Posted 22 days ago
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About the role

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.

Employment Type

  • Full time
  • Shift:
  • Description: MercyOne Iowa Heart is seeking a Board Eligible/ Board Certified Cardiothoracic Surgeon to join a thriving, high-volume practice in Des Moines, Iowa. We’re looking for a candidate with strong foundation in adult cardiac surgery and a passion for minimally invasive and robotic thoracic techniques. The ideal candidate will bring energy, innovation, and desire to develop and grow a dedicated robotic thoracic program within one of the nation’s top cardiovascular centers. J1and H1B welcome.
  • Opportunity
  • Highlights:
  • 4 Surgeons currently, seeking 5th for growth & innovation
  • APP 1st Call with Inpatient rounding & Clinic Support
  • CSICU 24/7 Intensivist Support
  • Surgical case volume over 1000 cases per year
  • Opportunity to support and grow LVAD
  • Pioneer in beating heart surgery & robotic heart surgery, minimally invasive valve surgery, ECMO, VAD, TAVR and TEVAR
  • Block time, 4 CV OR Rooms, 1 hybrid, Da Vinci Xi/Si
  • EMR EPIC
  • General
  • Surgery
  • Residency
  • Faculty
  • Opportunity
  • Details:
  • Salary $800,000 Year-1, $825,000 Year-2, $850,000 Year-3
  • Recruitment Incentive $75,000
  • ATO 5 Weeks
  • Paid malpractice and tail coverage
  • Day One Benefits
  • 403(B) Match Iowa Heart Center was founded in 1970 and is one of the largest cardiovascular, Cardiology & Vascular practices in the country, with 44 Physicians on staff. Specializing in Cardiovascular Surgery, Vascular Surgery, Advanced Heart Failure, Interventional Cardiology, Electrophysiology and General Cardiology. MercyOne Iowa Heart Center is named one of top 50 cardiovascular Hospitals by Fortune/IBM Watson Health. MercyOne Iowa heart is comprised of 8 primary locations and 15 outreach facilities, spanning across Iowa. We are an active participant in STS Registries (adult, congenital and anesthesia) and perform more than 10,000 cardiac interventions annually. Iowa Heart locally offers Vascular Surgery, EP, Vein Center and Advanced Heart Failure support in addition to General Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology. www.iowaheart.com Greater Des Moines is consistently ranked nationally among the best places to live with low cost of living and strong job market. Spend Saturdays at the nationally renowned Downtown Farmers' Market and afternoons strolling in the Pappajohn Sculpture Park. Bike to the job you love and come home to the community of friends and family. Enjoy abundant trails for walking, running and biking. Surrounding suburbs are known for top-notch schools, clean and safe neighborhoods. Cultural events, music and art festivals, the Iowa State Fair and Iowa Cubs games at Principal Park are just a few attractions Des Moines has to offer. This is a place where culture flourishes and opportunities can grow, where a work/life balance can be achieved, where education is unmatched and award-winning arts and entertainment is always just around the corner. Live life without compromise.
  • To learn more contact:
  • Roger
  • McMahon,
  • Physician
  • Employment (515) 358-6923
  • Email: roger.d.mcmahon@mercyoneiowaheart.com Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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.

  • postgraduate degree
  • TAVR
  • ECMO
  • VAD
  • Clinical support
  • TEVAR
  • Cardiothoracic surgery
  • Minimally invasive surgery
  • Inpatient rounding
  • Robotic thoracic techniques
  • Adult cardiac surgery
  • Robotic heart surgery
  • Valve surgery
  • Beating heart surgery

Benefits

  • Tail coverage
  • Paid malpractice coverage
  • Day one benefits
  • 403(b) match
  • Recruitment incentive

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
10+
Salary
$800,000 - $850,000/yr
Location
Des Moines, Iowa
Posted
Jul 6, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

Trinity Health

With more than 11,000 employees in more than 185 locations, St. Peter’s Health Partners is the Capital Region’s largest and most comprehensive not-for-profit integrated health care network, which provides high-quality, compassionate, and sophisticated care to thousands of people...

Salary listed on 120 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypeNonprofit
Size10,001+ employees
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