<p>A well-established dermatology group is recruiting a full-time or part-time dermatologist to join its Ottumwa, Iowa practice. The opening offers a genuinely broad clinical scope — general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology — within a collegial, physician-led group that prioritizes culture and patient-first care. The current team of one physician and three midlevel providers is tight-knit and growing, making this an ideal entry point for a dermatologist who wants both clinical autonomy and meaningful peer support.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee with a generous signing bonus</li> <li>Uncapped productivity bonus paid quarterly</li> <li>Shareholder/equity opportunity available</li> <li>Relocation assistance provided</li> <li>CME reimbursement</li> <li>Generous PTO and time-off package</li> <li>Retirement plan included in benefits package</li> <li>Full health, dental, and vision benefits</li> </ul>
<h3>Practice Highlights</h3> <ul> <li>Full-time or part-time engagement with a flexible schedule of 3–5 days per week</li> <li>Open clinical scope encompassing general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> <li>Established team of one attending physician and three midlevel providers offering immediate collegial support</li> <li>Physician-led governance model: physicians vote every two years to elect colleagues to the physician board</li> <li>Bi-annual group retreats for peer collaboration, innovation sharing, and practice improvement strategy</li> <li>Opportunities to chair key strategic and practice improvement initiatives outside of formal leadership roles</li> <li>Shared administrative support services allow physicians to focus entirely on patient care</li> <li>Group culture centered on positive attitude, growth mindset, and patient-first values</li> </ul>
<h3>Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>Board certification or board eligibility through the American Board of Dermatology (ABD)</li> <li>Completion of an accredited dermatology residency program</li> <li>Active Iowa medical license or eligibility to obtain</li> <li>Comfort practicing across the full dermatologic scope: general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ottumwa is a welcoming small city in southeastern Iowa, offering an affordable cost of living, strong community ties, and a pace of life that supports work-life balance. The region provides easy access to outdoor recreation along the Des Moines River corridor, and its central Iowa location places it within reasonable driving distance of Des Moines and the broader Midwest. For physicians seeking a stable, community-oriented setting where they can build lasting patient relationships and put down roots, Ottumwa delivers a compelling quality of life.</p>