<p>A physician-led dermatology practice in Ottumwa, Iowa is recruiting a General Dermatologist to serve a significantly underserved southeastern Iowa corridor where patients routinely travel more than 60 miles for dermatology care. This is a full-scope general, medical, and surgical dermatology role with built-in patient volume from day one, clinical autonomy under physician-led governance, and a shareholder pathway — all in one of the most affordable housing markets in the country.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with uncapped quarterly productivity bonus</li> <li>Generous signing bonus provided at hire</li> <li>Relocation assistance available</li> <li>Shareholder opportunity — equity stake in a physician-led practice</li> <li>Flexible 4–5 day work week</li> <li>CME reimbursement plus paid CME time off</li> <li>Paid time off</li> <li>Full benefits package: health, dental, and vision insurance</li> <li>401(k) retirement plan</li> <li>Professional liability (malpractice) insurance with tail coverage included</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Regional referral draw spanning a 60+ mile catchment area in an underserved dermatology corridor — demand is established and immediate</li> <li>Built-in patient volume from the first day of practice; no ramp-up period required to fill a schedule</li> <li>Full-scope practice: general, medical, and surgical dermatology</li> <li>Physician-led governance structure with meaningful clinical autonomy</li> <li>Shareholder track available — ownership stake in the practice, not a corporate employment model</li> <li>Flexible scheduling across a 4–5 day week supports work-life balance without sacrificing productivity</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Dermatology through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD) required</li> <li>MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school</li> <li>Active Iowa medical license or eligibility to obtain licensure in Iowa</li> <li>Comfort with the full scope of general, medical, and surgical dermatology in a community practice setting</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ottumwa sits on the Des Moines River in the rolling hills of southeastern Iowa, where median home prices hover around $110,000 — making it one of the most affordable markets in the United States and allowing a physician's salary to stretch well beyond what coastal or metro markets permit. Lake Wapello State Park, just 20 minutes west, offers forested hiking and fishing, while the Pioneer Ridge Nature Area provides scenic trails right in town. Des Moines is 90 minutes northwest and Iowa City — home to the University of Iowa — is an hour northeast, giving residents easy access to major-city amenities while enjoying a pace of life that is genuinely unhurried.</p>