Job Description - Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Waterloo, & Cedar Falls, IA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Call Schedule: 24 -hrs; 7a -7a
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
COVERAGE DATES
  • Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
  • Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
  • Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: All ages
  • Average Daily Volume: 10 -20 (both locations)
  • Case Mix: Ortho trauma, spine, hand, foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, etc.
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • Trauma Level: Level III
  • EMR System: Epic Enterprise
  • Lab and Pharmacy on -site
  • Support Staff Available: 4 APPs
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES/DUTIES
  • H&P Exams admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages
  • Trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities
  • Injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow
  • ICU, Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions
JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: BC
  • Licenses: IA or IMLC
  • Experience: Fellowship trained
  • Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient and call coverage at both Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.
  • Take calls from anyone who calls into the facility with questions (non -negotiable).
  • Perform history and physical exams, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation for orthopedic conditions.
  • Perform surgical procedures for trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.


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