Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
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.