Orthopedic Surgeon
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Doctor/Physician
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Surgeon, Emergency Medicine Physician
Profession:
Physician Specialty:
Orthopedic Surgery Job Type: Locum Tenens Service Setting:
Inpatient Coverage Type:
Call Only Shift
Schedule:
24-hour On Call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
Location:
Waterloo, IA Coverage Period:
Dec 23, 2026 – Ongoing Reason for Coverage:
Supplemental Coverage Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance:
Covered
Patient Demographics:
All ages Average Daily Volume: 10-20 Case Mix:
Orthopedic trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases
Trauma Level: Level III EMR System:
Epic Enterprise
Hospital Privileges
Required:
Yes
History and physical exam admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means. Such conditions include, but are not limited to, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow, and include primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
Orthopedic surgeons may provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies. They may also assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
- Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)
- Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery;
Must be experienced - Clean malpractice/background history
- Must cover specified shift blocks
- Provide inpatient and call coverage at Mercy One Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.
- Take calls from any patient or provider contacting the facility with orthopedic questions.
- Perform history and physical exams, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with orthopedic conditions.
- Provide surgical and medical treatment for trauma, infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
- Manage patients in the intensive care setting as needed and handle emergent conditions during on-call shifts.
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