Otolaryngology Physician

Location: Des Moines & Clive, IA
Position Type: Locum-to-Perm Physician Otolaryngology

Seeking an experienced Otolaryngologist (ENT) for a locum-to-permanent opportunity providing both inpatient hospital coverage and outpatient clinic care. This is a full-scope ENT practice with strong clinical support and high patient volume.

• Full-spectrum ENT services offered

• Inpatient coverage in Des Moines and clinic coverage in Clive

• Clinic + hospital-based role

• High-volume practice (30+ patients/day)

• Teaching opportunities available

• EMR: Epic

• Physician-to-nurse ratio 1:1

• Ancillary staff 1:1

• 2 3 exam rooms per provider

• Central Iowa patient population with outreach areas including Boone County, Indianola, and Pleasant Hill
  
  

• 36 patient contact hours per week

• 1.0 FTE

• Clinic hours: Monday Friday, 7:30 AM 5:00 PM

• Procedure/OR days scheduled based on availability

• On-call duties required

• Call shifts for hospital coverage; hourly shifts for clinic

• Inpatient responsibilities included
  
  

• Board Certified in Otolaryngology REQUIRED

• Active IA License or IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) REQUIRED

• Must be available full-time REQUIRED

• Prior experience required

• Clean malpractice and background REQUIRED

• Must be seeking permanent placement (attestation required for locum-to-perm)
  
  

Des Moines offers a strong healthcare community, affordable living, excellent schools, and easy access to both urban amenities and outdoor recreation making it an ideal place to build a long-term practice.

Qualified ENT physicians interested in a locum-to-permanent opportunity are encouraged to submit availability, licensure details, and rate requirements for review.