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What they do
An Orthopedic Surgeon diagnoses and performs surgery to treat and prevent rheumatic and other diseases in the musculoskeletal system.
$280,353 / year median in Iowa
+7% projected growth
Job Description
"Locum Orthopedic Surgery Opportunity IowaA healthcare system in Iowa is seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for ongoing call coverage with clinic and surgical responsibilities.
Total hip replacementTotal knee replacementTotal shoulder replacementHand and wrist proceduresKnee proceduresShoulder proceduresHip proceduresFoot and ankle proceduresFracture careSports medicine proceduresOrthopedic trauma surgeryGeneral orthopedic surgical carePractice DetailsFour orthopedic surgeonsSeven advanced practice providersDedicated nursing and cast technician supportTwo exam rooms and three cast rooms availableMedical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services onsiteTeaching opportunities available through residency and PA student programsPatient PopulationRegional referral center serving 16 surrounding countiesService area population exceeding 200,000Average hospital census: approximately 160 patients dailyRequirementsBoard Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Board Eligible not accepted)Active Iowa medical license requiredClean malpractice and background historyAbility to cover both required date blocksExperience performing the full range of required orthopedic proceduresCurrent Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentationCredentialing & TravelTravel assistance available per facility guidelinesApplication and credentialing fees are not reimbursedIdeal CandidateBoard-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with strong trauma and joint replacement experienceComfortable managing both clinic and hospital responsibilitiesAvailable for extended call coverage blocksLicensed in Iowa and ready for credentialing"
Compensation:
Hourly:
$355/hrOvertime:
$415/hrNight Call:
$35524Hour On Call:
$2,875Call Back:
$415/hrCoverage DatesRequired Coverage:
June 23 (7:00 AM) June 26 (7:00 AM)July 3 (7:00 AM) July 15 (7:00 AM)Ongoing coverage opportunities available beyond these dates.Position OverviewSpecialty:
Orthopedic SurgeryPractice Setting:
Hospital and ClinicTrauma Level:
IIIEMR:
EpicCall Coverage RequiredOngoing needScheduleClinic:
MondayFriday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PM24-hour orthopedic call coverageFollow-up clinic visits for assigned patientsInpatient rounding, consults, and surgical coverageClinical ResponsibilitiesOrthopedic trauma call coverageInpatient and emergency department consultsPost-operative patient roundingSurgical proceduresOutpatient clinic follow-up careSupervision of Advanced Practice ProvidersRequired ProceduresCandidates must be comfortable performing:Total hip replacementTotal knee replacementTotal shoulder replacementHand and wrist proceduresKnee proceduresShoulder proceduresHip proceduresFoot and ankle proceduresFracture careSports medicine proceduresOrthopedic trauma surgeryGeneral orthopedic surgical carePractice DetailsFour orthopedic surgeonsSeven advanced practice providersDedicated nursing and cast technician supportTwo exam rooms and three cast rooms availableMedical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services onsiteTeaching opportunities available through residency and PA student programsPatient PopulationRegional referral center serving 16 surrounding countiesService area population exceeding 200,000Average hospital census: approximately 160 patients dailyRequirementsBoard Certified Orthopedic Surgeon (Board Eligible not accepted)Active Iowa medical license requiredClean malpractice and background historyAbility to cover both required date blocksExperience performing the full range of required orthopedic proceduresCurrent Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentationCredentialing & TravelTravel assistance available per facility guidelinesApplication and credentialing fees are not reimbursedIdeal CandidateBoard-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon with strong trauma and joint replacement experienceComfortable managing both clinic and hospital responsibilitiesAvailable for extended call coverage blocksLicensed in Iowa and ready for credentialing"