Job Details

JB-IA-ORTH-070926-10200
Start Date 07/09/2026
Description

Medical Center is looking for a Locum Orthopedic Surgery Physician to fill their need!


Schedule & Job Responsibilities

  • We are strictly looking for locum tenens coverage for On Call shifts
  • This includes inpatient and call coverage both, no clinic responsibilities.
  • NOTE:  Locum physician must take calls from anyone who calls into the facility with questions (non-negotiable)


Open Shifts (must be able to cover):


  • September 14 @ 0700 - September 28 @ 0700
  • November 6 @ 0700 - November 9 @ 0700
  • December 14 @ 0700 - December 28 @ 0700


Details:

  • Medical Staff Required: Yes
  • Outreach: No
  • Telehealth: No
  • Number of Physicians: 4
  • Number of Advanced Practice Providers: 4
  • Supervision of APP expected: No
  • No clinic responsibilities 
  • Medical Imaging: Yes
  • Lab & Pharmacy: Yes
  • Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: 10-20 for both locations
  • Demographics/Patient Population: All ages
  • EMR: Epic Enterprise


Procedures offered in the practice:

  • 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.


Submission Requirements

  • Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery - [REQUIRED]
  • Active IA License or Active IMLC (please upload LOQ at time of name clear) - [REQUIRED]
  • Fellowship Trained (Orthopedic Surgery) - [REQUIRED]
  • Must be experienced - [REQUIRED]
  • Must be able to cover the 3 blocks of shifts above - [REQUIRED] - please note at time of name clear
  • Clean Malpractice/Background History - [REQUIRED] 
  • Please upload Self-Query NPDB Report pulled within 30 days at time of presentation - [REQUIRED]

Job Summary

Location Waterloo, Iowa
Job Type Locum
Profession Physician
Board BC
Coverage Type Call Only

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