Orthopedic Surgeon

Locum Tenens Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity

Job Overview: Profession: Physician Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Location: Waterloo, & Cedar Falls, IA Service Setting: Inpatient Coverage Type: Call Only Call Schedule: 24-hrs; 7a-7a Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered Coverage Dates: Sep 14, 2026 Sep 28, 2026 Nov 6, 2026 Nov 9, 2026 Dec 14, 2026 Dec 28, 2026 Patient Information: Patient Demographics: All ages Average Daily Volume: 10-20 (both locations) Case Mix: Ortho trauma, spine, hand, foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, etc. Facility Information: Trauma Level: Level III EMR System: Epic Enterprise Lab and Pharmacy on-site Support Staff Available: 4 APPs Privileges & Compliance: Hospital Privileges Required: Yes Required Procedures/Duties: H&P Exams admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages Trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities Injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow ICU, Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions Job Requirements: Board: BC Licenses: IA or IMLC Experience: Fellowship trained Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history Duties & Responsibilities: Provide inpatient and call coverage at both Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers. Take calls from anyone who calls into the facility with questions (non-negotiable). Perform history and physical exams, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation for orthopedic conditions. Perform surgical procedures for trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system. Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.