Demo

Practice Manager - General Surgery

The Iowa Clinic
West Des Moines, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/16/2026

Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place.

Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and led by our physicians, and all decisions are always made right here in Central Iowa.
By working at The Iowa Clinic, you’ll get to make a difference while seeing a difference in our workplace. Because as one clinic dedicated to exceptional care, we’re committed to exceeding expectations, showing compassion and collaborating to provide the kind of care most of us got into this business to deliver in the first place.
Think you’ve got what it takes to join our TIC team? Keep reading…

A day in the life of a Practice Manager:
  • Manages, coordinates and directs the overall operational activities of assigned department(s) including multiple site locations. (West Des Moines and Downtown)
  • Works closely with the physicians and administrative directors in assuming accountability for maintaining high-quality cost-effective services.
  • Hires, orients, supervises, evaluates performance, disciplines and terminates staff.
  • Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations affecting the clinic and assures compliance.
  • Participates in strategic and long-range planning.
  • Promotes a positive, professional image of the organization internally and externally.
  • Assumes accountability for enhancing own knowledge through professional associations, journals, workshops, in-services, etc. to pro-actively keep updated on potential issues affecting the clinic.
  • Maintains awareness of applicable laws and/or regulations and remains current on changes.
  • Recognizes implications of applicable laws and/or regulations to the clinic and implements or recommends courses of action to ensure compliance.
Practice Manager Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in business, finance or health care related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 5 years previous supervisory experience in a medical setting preferred.
Bonus points if:
  • You love exceeding people’s expectations
  • You enjoy having fun where you work
  • Finding meaningful connections is what you live for
Know someone else who might be a great fit for this role? Share it with them!
What’s in it for you:
  • One of the best 401(k) programs in central Iowa, including employer match and profit sharing
  • Employee incentives to share in the Clinic’s success
  • Generous PTO accruals
  • Paid holidays
  • Health, dental and vision insurance
  • Quarterly volunteer opportunities through a variety of local nonprofits
  • Training and development programs
  • Opportunities to have fun with your colleagues, including TIC night at the Iowa Cubs, employee appreciation tailgate party, Adventureland day, State Fair tickets, annual holiday party, drive-in movie night… we could go on and on
  • Monthly departmental celebrations, jeans days and clinic-wide competitions
  • Employee rewards and recognition program
  • Health and wellness program
  • Employee feedback surveys
  • All employee meetings, team huddles and transparent communication

Salary.com Estimation for Practice Manager - General Surgery in West Des Moines, IA
$125,485 to $172,803
If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Practice Manager - General Surgery?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Practice Manager - General Surgery career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$127,166 - $178,764
Income Estimation: 
$322,667 - $513,626
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at The Iowa Clinic

  • The Iowa Clinic Ankeny, IA
  • Looking for a career where you love what you do and who you do it with? You’re in the right place. Healthcare here is different – we’re locally owned and l... more
  • 11 Days Ago

  • The Iowa Clinic Ankeny, IA
  • Are you ready to help open The Iowa Clinic's third Urgent Care location? We will be continuing our tradition of high-quality care in our brand-new facility... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • The Iowa Clinic Waukee, IA
  • Are you ready to help open The Iowa Clinic's third Urgent Care location? We will be continuing our tradition of high-quality care in our brand-new facility... more
  • 16 Days Ago

  • The Iowa Clinic Waukee, IA
  • Are you ready to help open The Iowa Clinic's third Urgent Care location? We will be continuing our tradition of high-quality care in our brand-new facility... more
  • 16 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Practice Manager - General Surgery jobs in the West Des Moines, IA area that may be a better fit.

  • NVA General Practice Des Moines, IA
  • An externship experience at an NVA hospital will give students the unique opportunity to understand the day-to-day operations of the practice, and to gain ... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • NVA General Practice Urbandale, IA
  • Value Vet provides quality medicine to dogs & cats at fair prices with walk-in convenience, no appointments necessary! Our beautiful facility is 5 years ol... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!