Locums – Orthopedic Surgeon | Waterloo, Iowa | IMLC Accepted

Availability

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage: On-call only
• Clinic Responsibilities: None
• Open Shifts – Must Be Able to Cover:
  • December 23, 2026 at 7:00 AM – December 28, 2026 at 7:00 AM
• Qualified candidates requested as soon as possible.

Licensure & Certifications

Required

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery — REQUIRED
• Active Iowa Medical License OR Active IMLC — REQUIRED
  • Letter of Qualification (LOQ) required with name clearly visible
• Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship — REQUIRED

Required Experience

• Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon
• Must be comfortable providing inpatient orthopedic coverage and call
• Comfortable treating patients of all ages
• Experience managing:
  • Orthopedic trauma
  • Fractures and musculoskeletal injuries
  • Spine, hand, foot, hip, knee, shoulder, and elbow conditions
  • Infections, tumors, deformities, and degenerative musculoskeletal diseases
• Able to perform admissions, consultations, evaluations, diagnosis, and treatment
• Comfortable providing care in the ICU when needed
• Able to assess and stabilize emergent orthopedic conditions

Call Responsibilities

• On-call coverage only
• No clinic responsibilities
• Covers inpatient orthopedic service
• Physician must answer all incoming orthopedic consult and call requests — NON-NEGOTIABLE

Practice Details

• Inpatient orthopedic coverage at two local hospitals
• Average Daily Census: 10–20 patients
• Patient Population: All ages
• No supervision of Advanced Practice Providers required
• Medical Staff appointment required
• No outreach or telehealth responsibilities
• EMR: Epic
• On-site imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services available

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