Orthopedics Physician

JOB OVERVIEW
Job Id: A-MD-68586

Profession: Physician

Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

Job Type: Locum Tenens

Location: Waterloo, IA

Service Setting: Inpatient

Coverage Type: Call Only

Coverage Period: Dec 23, 2026 - Ongoing

Shift Schedule: 24-hour On Call (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)

Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage

Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

COVERAGE DATES
Dec 23, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026

PATIENT INFORMATION
Patient Demographics: All ages

Average Daily Volume: 10-20

Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases

FACILITY INFORMATION
Trauma Level: Level III

EMR System: Epic Enterprise

PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
Hospital Privileges Required: Yes

REQUIRED PROCEDURES
History and physical exam admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means.

Such conditions include, but are not limited to, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow, and include primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Orthopedic surgeons may provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies.

They may also assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)

Experience: Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery; Must be experienced

Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history; Must cover specified shift blocks

Duties & Responsibilities
Provide inpatient and call coverage at MercyOne Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.

Take calls from any patient or provider contacting the facility with orthopedic questions.

Perform history and physical exams, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with orthopedic conditions.

Provide surgical and medical treatment for trauma, infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system.

Manage patients in the intensive care setting as needed and handle emergent conditions during on-call shifts.