<p>A full-time or part-time dermatologist opportunity is open in Ottumwa, Iowa, within an established group practice that spans general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology. The incoming physician joins a collaborative, physician-led organization where scope of practice is intentionally broad and administrative burden is handled by shared support services — allowing full focus on patient care. Governance is physician-driven, with elected board representation and open pathways to chair strategic initiatives, making this a strong fit for a clinician who wants both clinical autonomy and a voice in practice direction.</p>
<h3>Perks and Benefits</h3> <ul> <li>Competitive starting salary guarantee</li> <li>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 available — flexible to candidate preference</li> <li>Flexible schedule structured across 4–5 clinical days per week</li> <li>Open scope of practice encompassing general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic dermatology</li> <li>Collaborative, multi-physician group with experienced clinical staff</li> <li>Physician-led governance model: elected physician board with two-year terms, voted on by the physician group</li> <li>Bi-annual group retreats for peer collaboration, innovation sharing, and practice improvement strategy</li> <li>Physicians not in formal leadership roles have structured opportunities to chair key strategic and quality initiatives</li> <li>Shared administrative support services handle operational infrastructure, keeping clinical focus front and center</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 prior to start</li> <li>Comfort practicing across the full dermatology scope: general, medical, surgical, and cosmetic</li> <li>Positive, collaborative disposition with a patient-first and growth-oriented mindset</li> </ul>
<h3>About the Community</h3> <p>Ottumwa is a small city in southeastern Iowa situated along the Des Moines River, offering a low cost of living, a tight-knit community feel, and easy access to outdoor recreation including river activities, parks, and the surrounding rolling Iowa countryside. The city provides a practical, affordable lifestyle with the amenities of a regional hub, and is within reasonable driving distance of Des Moines and the Quad Cities for additional cultural, dining, and entertainment options. For physicians seeking a stable, community-rooted practice environment without the pace or cost of a major metro, Ottumwa delivers a compelling quality of life.</p>