Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Iowa

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Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic

Location: Iowa



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Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)



Start Date: ASAP



About the Position

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This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-215127-MD-IA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: June 23 - June 26, 2026; July 3 - July 15, 2026; Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Clinic; OR; ER
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

About the Facility

This Level 3 hospital functions as a hub facility serving 16 surrounding counties and a population exceeding 200,000. The facility provides comprehensive orthopedic surgical services encompassing clinic, operating room, and emergency room coverage. The hospital requires locum tenens orthopedic surgeons with the capability to perform total joint replacements and a range of upper and lower extremity procedures.

About the Facility Location

Iowa offers a variety of outdoor and recreational attractions for clinicians on assignment. Natural landmarks such as Maquoketa Caves State Park and the Mississippi River provide opportunities for exploration, while theme parks like Adventureland and Lost Island Waterpark offer family-friendly entertainment. Notable destinations including the Field of Dreams Movie Site, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and the historic Amana Colonies round out the range of regional experiences available throughout the state.

About the Clinician's Workday

The orthopedic surgeon will provide clinic and call coverage at a Level 3 hospital, with scheduled coverage from June 23 at 0700 through June 26 at 0700, July 3 at 0700 through July 15 at 0700, and on an ongoing basis thereafter. The clinician must be capable of performing total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as hand, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot surgeries. Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required, and the clinician must hold an active Iowa license or an active IMLC Letter of Qualification prior to the assignment start date.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 7 APPs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

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