Locum Orthopedic Surgeon - Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IA

Locum Tenens | Physician – Orthopedic SurgeryLocation: Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IowaPosition Type: Locum Tenens | Physician – Orthopedic SurgeryOverviewAn established healthcare system in Iowa is seeking a Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon for 24-hour on-call locum coverage at two affiliated medical centers. This role includes inpatient and call coverage only (no clinic responsibilities).Coverage Dates (Must Cover Both Blocks)• August 5 at 7:00 AM – August 10 at 7:00 AM• October 26 at 7:00 AM – November 6 at 7:00 AM• 24-hour on-call shifts• No outpatient clinic dutiesPractice SettingCoverage at two medical centers (Waterloo & Cedar Falls)Average daily hospital census: 10–20 patients (combined locations)EMR: Epic Enterprise4 Orthopedic Physicians and 4 APPs on staffNo supervision of APPs requiredMedical Imaging, Lab & Pharmacy available onsitePatient population: All agesLevel III Trauma Center facilityClinical ResponsibilitiesInpatient orthopedic coverage and emergency consultsPerform history & physical exams, evaluate, diagnose, and treat musculoskeletal conditionsManage trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disorders, degenerative diseases, and deformitiesProvide surgical and non-surgical treatment of extremities, spine, hands, feet, hips, knees, shoulders, and elbowsAssess and stabilize emergent orthopedic conditionsProvide ICU care as needed per unit policiesCandidate RequirementsBoard Certified in Orthopedic Surgery – REQUIREDFellowship Trained – REQUIREDActive Iowa License OR Active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) – REQUIREDMust be experienced – REQUIREDMust be available to cover BOTH listed date blocks – REQUIREDClean malpractice and background history – REQUIREDNPDB (within last 30–90 days) – REQUIRED