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Locums – Orthopedic Surgeon | Waterloo, Iowa (IMLC Accepted)

Availability

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Coverage: On-call only (No clinic responsibilities)
• Must be available to cover ALL of the following blocks:
  • September 14 (7:00 AM) – September 28 (7:00 AM)
  • November 6 (7:00 AM) – November 9 (7:00 AM)
  • December 14 (7:00 AM) – December 28 (7:00 AM)

Licensure & Certifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
• Active Iowa License OR Active IMLC – Required
  • Please provide Letter of Qualification (LOQ) with name clear
• Orthopedic Surgery Fellowship – Required

Required Experience

• Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon
• Must be able to provide 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

Schedule

• On-call coverage only
• No clinic responsibilities
• Covers inpatient orthopedic service
• Physician is required to 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
• No supervision of Advanced Practice Providers required
• Medical Staff appointment required
• No outreach or telehealth responsibilities
• EMR: Epic
• Access to on-site imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services
• Patient population: All ages

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