Jobs in Waukee Ia Flexible

Seeking BC/BE Gastroenterologist* to join a department within one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest

• Join a growing team of 10 Gastroenterologists, 5 APPs, and experienced support staff
• Call 1:11
• Exclusive Adult GI practice
• Physician-Owned Medicare Certified/AAAHC Accredited 4-room Endoscopy Center
• Over 290 providers in 40+ specialties (70+ providers in Primary Care alone)
• Extremely high physician retention rate
• Opportunity to precept medical students and internal medicine residents
• All physicians have Adjunct Clinical Faculty status at University of Iowa
• Half-day off per week
• 8 weeks of vacation time once becoming a full partner
• Opportunity for fellowship stipend and signing incentive
• 2-year shareholder track
• Excellent benefits include: 401(k) profit sharing retirement plan, optional health, dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance and flexible spending accounts

Why Choose The Iowa Clinic, P.C.?

• Per AMGA’s 2024 Provider Satisfaction Survey:
  • 99th percentile -- Recommend The Iowa Clinic as a place to practice
  • 100th percentile -- Satisfaction with The Iowa Clinic’s total earnings and benefits package
• Recognized nationally for delivering exceptional quality of care and patient outcomes
• Participate in a high performing clinically integrated network with experience in providing significantly below market total cost of care, hospital admissions and ER utilization for the patients that we serve
• Dedicated Care Team to assist with care gaps, patient outreach, care management, post-ER and admission monitoring, post-discharge follow-up care, and RX support

Why   Choose Des Moines, Iowa?

Des Moines is Iowa’s capital and hub for business and cultural activity with a metro population of over 645,000. Set on the Des Moines River and amongst rolling hills, Des Moines is a picturesque city with something for everyone to enjoy. Boasting short commute times, low cost of living, excellent schools, and a family-friendly environment, Des Moines offers an idyllic work-life balance.

Des Moines has been named #2 Place for Young Professionals to Live (Forbes, 2024), #1 Best Midsized City for Millennials (CommercialCafe, 2023), #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest (StudyFinds, 2023), #3 Most Livable City in the US (Reader's Digest, 2025), and #7 Safest City to Live in the US (US News & World Report, 2024). Iowa has also been ranked as #3 Best State for Opportunity (US News & World Report, 2024) and #4 Best State for Doctors (WalletHub, 2025).

A renowned group private practice is seeking a Board-Certified/Board-Eligible Gastroenterologist to join their team in the Des Moines metro. This is Iowa’s largest physician-owned gastroenterology practice and offers an exceptional combination of work/life balance, strong clinical support, and a quick track to partnership and ASC ownership, all within one of the Midwest’s fastest-growing cities.

This is an independent, physician-owned practice established for over 50 years that provides a full spectrum of gastroenterology services including general GI, colon cancer screening and prevention, IBD management, hepatology, and advanced endoscopic procedures. The group emphasizes high-quality, evidence-based care while maintaining the operational flexibility and decision-making autonomy that comes with private practice ownership. A key differentiator is its integrated ambulatory surgery center model, which allows for streamlined procedural scheduling, operational efficiency, and enhanced patient experience.

Position Highlights:

-Open to General GI and Advanced Endoscopists (IBD is a plus)

-Team includes 10 Gastroenterologists and 9 APPs

-Equal call schedule: 1:9 call with weekend coverage

-Nurse Practitioners to see clinic and help with call/inpatient rounding

-Typical daily volume is around 14-16 procedures per day

-Quick track to partnership and ASC ownership

-Infusion center, research program, and pathology revenue streams

Area Highlights:

Des Moines is the largest city in Iowa and one of the fastest-growing metros in the Midwest. Known for its vibrant downtown, safe neighborhoods, and strong insurance industry, it offers a blend of urban amenities and small-town charm. The city features a scenic riverfront along with Iowa’s historic capital. Gracing the community is 76 parks, recreational activities such as aquatic centers, sports complexes, and golf courses, great school systems, and the health industry is well represented by four major hospitals and a cancer center.

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Education: MD/DO

Type: Full Time

Number of Openings: 1

State: IA

City: Des Moines

Internal number: 8163

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• Flexibilidad total:haz dashes cuando te convenga. Establece tus propios horarios y trabaja tanto o tan poco como quieras.
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• Mayor de 18 años*** (mayor de 21 para las entregas de alcohol)
• Cualquier auto, ciclomotor o bicicleta (en algunas ciudades)
• Número de licencia de conducir
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**Sujeto a elegibilidad.

***Debes ser mayor de 19 años en Arizona, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Kentucky, Montana, Nueva Jersey, Nuevo Mexico, Texas, Utah y Virginia del Oeste.

Información adicional

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Life Insurance Signature / Authority Limits

$5M Signature / $7.5M Authority

• PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

  PLEASE NOTE: ONLY APPLICANTS WITH INDIVIDUAL LIFE UNDERWRITING EXPERIENCE WILL BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE.

Job Summary

Builds relationships with Financial Advisors and internal partners. Develops the skills necessary to successfully underwrite Life, Disability, and/or Long-term Care insurance policies in an inclusive and fast-paced environment ensuring all quality, service and production goals are met.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Field & Client Experience.
• ​Responsible for credible and effective relations and communication with field and customer to include responding to case appeals/inquiries and assists with placing business.
• Provides guidance and assistance to the Northwestern Mutual Financial Network and Financial Representatives regarding case underwriting and risk appraisal.
• Responsible for prescreen inquiries.

Underwriting

• Responsible for the analysis and appraisal of a broad range of insurance applications; approves, classifies, or declines applications for various ages and policy amounts with occasional guidance, as needed.​
• Uses advanced UW knowledge and expertise to provide the appropriate level of underwriting skill and mentoring to UWs​.
• Uses advanced skills to review applications and adheres to underwriting standards.​
• Solves complex problems and escalations.
• Advanced level of experience with NM product types and changes
• Models change agility while maintaining mortality and morbidity expectations.
• Demonstrates continuous learning through the early adoption of new ways of underwriting.
• Proficient with Reinsurance programs and able to determine where to best place a case.
• Underwrites applications, maintaining industry-leading mortality and morbidity giving the best possible offer that can be made.
• Provides active case and requirement management and provides customized service with guidance.
• Demonstrates advanced ability to communicate & negotiate with Field Partners to explain modified or declined decisions & assist in policy placement.
• Provides advanced financial, medical, and lay underwriting assessments and offers innovative solutions to keep Northwestern Mutual as the choice of our customers.
• Actively utilizes the most effective means to obtain the necessary information, including Internet searches, direct contact with the insured, and communication with third party advisors (Accountants, Attorneys, etc.)
• Collaborates with medical directors and technical staff.
• Responsible for adherence to procedures and regulatory processes​.
• Understands and meets all quality, service, and production goals​.
• Partners with Underwriting Support for case management.
• Cross-Functional leadership.
• Subject matter expert in product process w/collaboration w/functional partners and participates in projects and department initiatives.
• Collaborates and designs P3 curriculum with L&D/Tech Team​.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree preferred or demonstrated consistent success in prior Underwriting role as evidence by satisfactory case management and quality review.
• Minimum of 5 years of underwriting experience.
• Analytical skills with an established record to make independent decisions on complex cases and apply sound judgment in the application of rules.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information, exercise tact, diplomacy, and resourcefulness.
• Proficient in computer skills and using various software packages.
• Ability to work accurately while maintaining speed and flexibility in a team and independent production environment.
• A high degree of organization and the ability to establish priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills and a high degree of self-motivation and initiative to lead projects or committees.
• Displays agility to manage multiple tasks​ and adapt in a changing work environment.

#LI-Remote or LI-Hybrid

Compensation Range:

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We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Change Adaptability (NM) - Advanced, Information Optimization (NM) - Advanced, Customer Support (NM) - Advanced, Underwriting Ecosystem (NM) - Advanced, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Advanced, Technology Adaptation (NM) - Advanced (Inactive), Information Gathering (NM) - Advanced, Attention to Detail (NM) - Advanced, Training, Educating & Awareness (NM) - Intermediate, Adaptive Communication (NM) - Advanced, Consulting (NM) - Advanced, Data Application (NM) - Advanced, Decision Making (NM) - Advanced, Negotiation & Managing Objection (NM) - Advanced, Mortality, Morbidity, & Risk Analysis (NM) - Advanced, Learning Agility (NM) - Advanced (Inactive), Underwriting Practices (NM) - Advanced, Reasoning (NM) - Advanced

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups

**This position is open to remote anywhere in the US, however, must be able to work Central Time Zone hours**

What You'll Do

• Make fair, accurate, timely and quality claims decisions on life insurance claims up to allowable signature limit. May work on cases exceeding this limit with prior approval and second signatures.

• Examines claim information obtained, including, but not limited to, beneficiary data, policy values, and policy status; and analyzes information received during the claim review process, including but not limited to, death certificates, claim forms, assignment forms, divorce decree, estate, and trust documentation.

• With empathy, deliver personalized experience for beneficiaries and field members by assisting with educating on settlement options available, which varies by policy type.

• Communicate verbally and construct letters and emails to beneficiaries, field members, and third parties in response to inquiries and/or regarding outstanding requirements, claim status updates, and claims decisions as part of the overall claim handling process.

• Manage phone and transactional responsibilities while adhering to strict confidentiality and privacy standards.

• Research and evaluate solutions to situations that arise and resolve concerns on an “as-needed” basis which oftentimes includes deviating from procedures.

• Maintain organization, accuracy, and timeliness in individual case management system; capture and document claim related information accurately and/or refer tasks as appropriate.

• Maintain production and claims quality standards.

• Embrace new technology and serve as an advocate by educating beneficiaries and field representatives.

• Supports digital savvy capabilities in self and others and adapts to changing environments and new situations effectively and positively.

• Work effectively with unstructured teams, situations, or environment.

• Participate in team meetings, projects and committee work as appropriate, including development of process improvements.

• Assist with special projects and initiatives, as needed to support the business.

What You Will Bring to the Role

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

• Previous experience with life insurance desirable.

• Must be technically savvy with the ability to toggle between multiple applications and/or computer monitors simultaneously.

• Exhibits empathy and strong client focus and customer service skills.

• Able to analyze complex information and asks thoughtful questions to understand the situation.

• Demonstrated ability to work with a high degree of accuracy in handling detailed technical work.

• High degree of self-motivation with proven initiative in accepting responsibility for work results and in contributing cooperatively to group goals.

• Skilled at developing and maintaining effective working relationships with a positive, confident attitude; exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views.

• Strong organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to independently set priorities and to meet deadlines.

• Proven ability to maintain strict confidentiality and exercise tact and diplomacy with field/clients and beneficiaries.

Skills You Have

• Analytical Thinking: Organizes and compares various aspects of a situation to comprehend and identify key or underlying complex issues through the use of quantitative data and analysis; leverages strong business acumen, problem solving, and interpersonal skills to think critically about situations from multiple perspectives and consistently seeks ways to improve processes.

• Attention to Detail: Focuses on specific details to spot and correct errors in advance of them being found and surpass quality expectations. Performs work with thorough proofreading for presentation, content, accuracy, and overall quality.

• Change Adaptability: Becomes adaptable in response to continual changes; shows an openness to new ways of working, new methods, work-in-progress improvements and changes and seamlessly navigates the changing business environment and adjusts behavior as appropriate to the situation.

• Claims Acumen: Applies the knowledge of claims philosophy, contracts, and policies and procedures for filing claims, assessing claims for accuracy and completeness, verifying eligibility, and adjudicating claims based on established criteria to handle complex, contestable, sensitive, and large benefit amount claims. Evaluates medical, financial, and occupational information and reviews to determine if insured meets contractual provisions while taking the state regulations or other relevant contractual information into consideration to make informed decisions. Analyzes insurance claims to determine the validity/risk of the claim, and the extent of coverage.

• Customer Centricity: Applies a customer first mindset to design and continuously improve solutions, systems, processes, and services that support enterprise strategy, impact critical business outcomes, and drive organizational success.

• Decision Making: Makes timely, data-driven decisions by understanding the probability of success, identifying risks, gathering business requirements, and developing value statements.

• Insurance Acumen: Applies knowledge of insurance concepts, policies, regulations, and industry practices to solution challenges. Understands insurance principles, such as underwriting, claims philosophy, and risk.

#LI - Remote

Compensation Range:

Pay Range - Start:

Pay Range - End:

Geographic Specific Pay Structure:

Structure 110:

Structure 115:

We believe in fairness and transparency. It’s why we share the salary range for most of our roles. However, final salaries are based on a number of factors, including the skills and experience of the candidate; the current market; location of the candidate; and other factors uncovered in the hiring process. The standard pay structure is listed but if you’re living in California, New York City or other eligible location, geographic specific pay structures, compensation and benefits could be applicable, click here to learn more.

Grow your career with a best-in-class company that puts our clients' interests at the center of all we do. Get started now!

Northwestern Mutual is an equal opportunity employer who welcomes and encourages diversity in the workforce. We are committed to creating and maintaining an environment in which each employee can contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, assume leadership and continue to focus on meeting and exceeding business and personal objectives.

Information Gathering (NM) - Intermediate, Problem Management (NM) - Intermediate, Prioritization (NM) - Intermediate, Statutes & Regulation (NM) - Beginner, Insurance Contract Management (NM) - Intermediate, Empathetic Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Insurance Acumen (NM) - Beginner, Annuity Acumen (NM) - Beginner, Customer Centricity (NM) - Intermediate, Analytical Thinking (NM) - Intermediate, Learning Agility (NM) - Intermediate (Inactive), Adaptive Communication (NM) - Intermediate, Decision Making (NM) - Intermediate, Attention to Detail (NM) - Intermediate, Claims Acumen (NM) - Intermediate, Change Adaptability (NM) - Intermediate, Data Application (NM) - Intermediate

We’re excited about the potential people bring to Northwestern Mutual. You can grow your career here while enjoying first-class perks, benefits, and our commitment to a culture of belonging.

• Flexible work schedules
• Concierge service
• Comprehensive benefits
• Employee resource groups