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Orthopedics Physician

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Waterloo, Iowa

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Role details

Classification: Healthcare & Medical
Category: —
Work type: Full Time
Employment: Permanent
Country: United States
Location: Waterloo Iowa 50701

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Job description

Locums - Orthopedic Surgeon Waterloo, Iowa IMLC AcceptedAvailability

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 & CertificationsRequired

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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