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LocumTenens.com

Orthopedic Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Inpatient, ER, and OR Facility in Waterloo, Iowa

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 4 weeks ago

Location: 2 locations (Onsite)

Last Updated: 4 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/10/2026

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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

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Job Description

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Glance Job Reference Id:

ORD-221441-MD-IA

Title:

MD Dates Needed:

November 4 @ 0700 - November 9 @ 0700 and December 23 @ 0700 - December 28 @ 0700

Shift Type:

Call Assignment Type:

Inpatient; OR;

ER Call Required:

Yes Board Certification Required:

Yes Job Duration:

Locums About the Facility This 366-bed, full-service, multi-specialty hospital provides acute, sub-acute, and outpatient health care to the regional patient population. The facility maintains established clinical protocols and the infrastructure necessary to support orthopedic surgical coverage across inpatient, operating room, and emergency department settings. On-site resources and support staff are in place to facilitate continuity of quality surgical care delivery throughout each assigned coverage period. About the Facility Location Waterloo, Iowa offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of attractions and recreational activities suited to varied interests. Notable destinations include the John Deere Tractor and Engine Museum, the Grout Museum District, the Waterloo Center for the Arts, and the RiverLoop Amphitheater along the Cedar River. Outdoor enthusiasts may explore the Cedar Valley Trails by bicycle or kayak, visit the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanic Gardens, or spend time at Lost Island Water Park. Dining, family entertainment, and live sports are also available throughout the area. About the Clinician's Workday Clinicians will provide 24/7 call coverage and rounding across inpatient, operating room, and emergency department settings at an on-site facility in Waterloo, Iowa. Coverage periods are November 4 at 0700 through November 9 at 0700 and December 23 at 0700 through December 28 at 0700. Clinical responsibilities encompass general orthopedic surgical care consistent with inpatient, OR, and ER settings. Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required, and 4 APPs are available on-site to support clinicians throughout each assigned period.

Additional Job Details Case Load/PPD:

Variable Support Staff:

APPs Patient Population:

All Ages Call Ratio/Schedule:

24/7 call while on assignment

Location Type:

On-Site Government:

No Why choose LocumTenens.com? Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment: Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist Digital hub for assignment details