Pain Management Physician

• Location: Des Moines, Iowa

• Opportunity Type: Exploratory practice development opportunity

• Specialty: Interventional Pain Medicine

• Practice Model: Potential employment and/or partnership opportunities, subject to approval

• Practice Setting: Orthopedic care team with access to two adjacent surgery centers

• Education: MD required

• Board Status: Board Certified or Board Eligible, as appropriate to specialty

• Licensure: Current Iowa license or ability to obtain licensure

• Fellowship: Fellowship training in interventional pain medicine required

Candidates with either of the following backgrounds may qualify:

• Radiology: Fellowship training in interventional pain and image-guided procedures

• Anesthesiology: Fellowship training in pain medicine and interventional pain procedures

• Help establish and develop an interventional pain practice.

• Perform interventional pain procedures and image-guided treatments within the physician's training.

• Collaborate with orthopedic physicians and other healthcare professionals.

• Build strong relationships with patients, referring physicians, and colleagues.

• Contribute to practice growth and long-term development.

• Collaborative and professional approach to patient care

• Commitment to high-quality clinical outcomes

• Entrepreneurial mindset and interest in practice development

• Enthusiasm for building a growing interventional pain service

• Completion of credentialing and privileging requirements

• Active medical license verification

• Background checks, education verification, reference checks, and initial TB testing may be required as part of the hiring process

This is an exploratory opportunity. Employment, partnership, ownership, or appointment is not guaranteed and would be subject to practice approval, applicable governance requirements, credentialing, and definitive written agreements.

Interested physicians may submit a CV and a brief letter describing their training, experience, and interest in developing an interventional pain practice.

Des Moines offers a mix of urban amenities, outdoor recreation, and Midwestern community living. Iowa's capital features a growing dining and arts scene, local parks and trails, cultural attractions, and diverse neighborhoods. The area offers a range of housing options and convenient access to shopping, restaurants, and regional travel, making it an appealing place to live and practice.

• Open communication
• Sense of urgency
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Driven to win
• Higher consciousness