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Radation Oncology - Physician - Des Moines

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Radation Oncology - Physician - Des Moines
UnityPoint Health

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Des moines, Iowa, United States
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H-1B
Cap-exempt
Job posted on May 5, 2025
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Job Description:
  • Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents
  • Job ID: 165080

Overview

UnityPoint Health is actively recruiting for a Radiation Oncologist to join our team in Des Moines, IA.

Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health. At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world. Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin. Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve. At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

UnityPoint Health – Des Moines provides coordinated clinic, hospital and home-based care for patients in Des Moines and Central Iowa. Physicians and providers are supported by our state-of-the-art UnityPoint Health – Des Moines hospitals: Iowa Methodist Medical Center, Iowa Lutheran Hospital, Blank Children’s Hospital, and Methodist West Hospital. In addition, UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is proud to provide comprehensive, cutting-edge cancer services at the John Stoddard Cancer Center. UnityPoint Health – Des Moines is continually recognized for outstanding patient care and the role we play in our communities. These include the Beacon Award of Excellence at both Iowa Methodist Medical Center and Iowa Lutheran Hospital and the Best Hospital/Healthcare System and Best Company to Work For by readers of the Des Moines Business Record.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in.  Here are just a few:    
  • Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
  • Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
  • Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.  

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

Our group of employed radiation oncologists is seeking additional member(s) to fill the needs in a growing community.

We are a hospital-based group that enjoys excellent work-life balance (4-day work week and flexible vacation). We have a long-established referral network and are particularly interested in candidates with brachytherapy experience. Generous base salary with moving bonus and achievable production-based bonuses after one year.

Full time or part time options available.

Modalities:
  • HDR brachytherapy (Breast, Prostate, Gyne, Interstitial)
  • LDR (Prostate)
  • Lutathera
  • RapidArc
  • SBRT/SRS
  • Hyperthermia

Equipment:
  • TrueBeam STX
  • TrueBeam
  • Halcyon
  • GE Discovery & GE Litespeed CT simulators
  • Varisource IX afterloader
  • BSD 500 hyperthermia

Programs
  • Active clinical trial participation partnering with Iowa Oncology Research Association (IORA)
  • Multidisciplinary tumor boards (Breast, Lung, Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GU)

Qualifications

  • MD or DO
  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Radiation Oncology
  • 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

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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