Description
MercyOne Medical Center is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Neurosurgeon to join our high-performing neurosurgical team in an inpatient-focused role. This position offers the opportunity to provide advanced neurosurgical care within a collaborative hospital setting, focusing on critically ill and acutely injured patients. Ideal for surgeons passionate about trauma, emergency neurosurgery, and ICU-based care, this role allows you to make a significant impact without the demands of a traditional outpatient practice.
Opportunity Highlights:
Primary focus: Neurotrauma, exclusively provide care for acute neurosurgical hospitalized patients
Emergency Neurological Services: TBI, intracranial hemorrhage, spinal cord injuries and acute hydrocephalus
Oversee patients in the Neuro ICU and step-down unit
Provide consults to ER and inpatient units
APP support in OR and inpatient rounding
Work Structure: 7on/7off, high acuity calls for ER and ICU consults
State-of-the-art facility: Advanced Neurosurgical OR and ICU capabilities
Opportunity Details:
Recruitment incentive $100,000
Moving allowance up to $15,000, CME $6000
Paid malpractice with tail coverage
403B with match and 457B savings plan
CME annual allowance up to $5,000
Day One benefits
Block Scheduling for predictable time away
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center holds prestigious Level II ACS Verified status for both adult and pediatric trauma care. This ensures 24/7 availability of neurosurgery, trauma surgery, critical care, radiology, and other essential specialtiesguaranteeing comprehensive management of even the most complex injuries. The hospitals Neuro-Trauma/Medical ICU (NTMICU) is a cornerstone of its trauma infrastructure. State-of-the-art technology, modern design, and family-inclusive spaces combine to support excellent neurocritical care delivery. MercyOnes trauma center operates 24/7 always prepared for severe injuries, including traumatic brain injuries, skull and spinal fractures, hemorrhages, burns, and more. Its hospital-based ambulance and mobile ICU teams ensure rapid transport and seamless trauma activation. With its Level II adult and pediatric trauma verification, MercyOne stands among the top-tier trauma centers in Iowa. It is a neuro/trauma hub, forming a statewide network of elite trauma and neurosurgical care. Its trauma and neurosurgery teams are dedicated to optimizing patient outcomes through a seamless continuumfrom emergency surgery and neurocritical care to rehabilitation. Neurosurgery | MercyOne
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. Things to Do in Des Moines | Attractions, Arts, Tours & Nightlife Beauty of Des Moines, Iowa USA in 4K| World in 4K
Interested in discussing this opportunity further? Let's connect.
Roger D. McMahon, Physician Recruitment
Email: roger.d.mcmahon@mercyoneiowa.org
Ph: (515) 358-6923
We look forward to connecting with you!
Have a wonderful day.
Keka Ganga
Provider Recruitment
MercyOne
