General Surgery Opening in Waterloo, IA

**General Surgery Opening in Waterloo, IA**

Seeking a General Surgeon with interest or specialization in **breast or thyroid surgery** to join a strong surgical program within a fully integrated health system. This opportunity includes both inpatient and outpatient surgery with excellent specialty support and modern surgical facilities.

**About the Opportunity**
-Opportunity for general surgery with focus in breast or thyroid surgery
-Strong specialty support: interventional radiology, urology, OB/GYN, pulmonary critical care, cardiothoracic, cardiology, GI, hospitalist, neurosurgery
-Strong primary care referral network

**Hospital & Surgical Environment**
-31-bed emergency department and Level III designated area trauma center
-Block OR scheduling with add-on time and open access
-Multiple OR environments:
-UPH Allen: 8 general ORs, 1 CVOR
-ASC: 4 ORs, 2 procedure rooms
-State-of-the-art diagnostics and Da Vinci XI robotics
-12-bed ICU with intensivist support
-Award-winning heart hospital, primary stroke center, accredited chest pain center
-Leading edge wound clinic and hyperbaric center

**Schedule & Work-Life Balance**
-Excellent work-life balance with flexible scheduling
-Teaching opportunities with Family Medicine Residency and medical students
-EPIC EMR system fully integrated across clinic and hospital

**Responsibilities**
-Clinic consultations and surgical procedures
-Clinic hours 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
-Office-based procedures vary by provider preference
-OR access at main hospital and ambulatory surgery center
-Call rotation 1:5 for trauma surgery
-Typical general surgery procedures:
--Appendectomy
--Cholecystectomy
--Robotic/minimally invasive hernia repair
--GERD management
--Colectomy
--Dialysis access
--Abdominal surgery
--Endocrine surgery (including thyroid)
--Lymphatic system and spleen surgery

**Qualifications**
-MD or DO
-Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Surgery
-Eligible for unrestricted Iowa medical license
-Ability to obtain state and federal prescribing authority
-Eligible to work in the United States
-H1B cap exempt and J-1 waiver sponsorship available

**Compensation and Benefits**
-Initial salary guarantee with opportunity to exceed via innovative compensation model
-Incentive package
-Comprehensive Total Rewards program
-Generous time off and CME allowance
-Malpractice insurance coverage
-Retirement contributions
-Dedicated provider resources to support work-life balance
-Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible, including free third-party support
-Organizational commitment to physician voice, inclusion, and professional development
-Values-driven culture focused on doing what is right for patients and community

**Community Details**
Waterloo and Cedar Falls form a metro area of over 107,000 residents in the **Cedar Valley**. These neighboring cities offer:
-Safe, family-friendly communities
-Short commute times
-Parks, trails, restaurants, and cultural events
-Affordable cost of living
-Access to both community amenities and outdoor recreation