Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Plastic in Des Moines, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Plastic Location: Des Moines, IA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 10/5/2026 About the Position Our client in Iowa is seeking a dedicated Plastic Surgeon Physician for a 90-day assignment beginning Jul 10, 2026. This role involves initial trauma call responsibilities, progressing to clinic and operating room duties with a focus on 36 patient contact hours from Monday to Friday, including a call rotation. The physician will handle trauma call, ER and in-office consults, various procedures, and collaborate on reconstructive cases with breast surgeons. Responsibilities and Duties Trauma call, ER consults, in-office consults and procedures, reconstructive collaboration w/breast surgeons Additional Information Required Board Certifications: Plastic Surgery EMR: Epic Type of cases provider will be seeing: Trauma call, ER consults, in-office consults and procedures, reconstructive collaboration w/breast surgeons Shift hours: Call to start - eventually will take clinic/OR needs. 36 hours patient contact hours, M-F with call rotation Benefits Strong compensation Travel-related expenses covered A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities What are Locum Tenens Jobs? Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.