Healthcare & Medical

Orthopedics Physician

RecruitWell

Waterloo · Iowa · United States

Locums - Orthopedic Surgeon Waterloo, Iowa IMLC Accepted Availability
  • 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
Allow RecruitWell to set up a phone call with you and the client to discuss more! What RecruitWell Provides:
  • A+ rated malpractice
  • Weekly direct deposit
  • 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
  • Professional onboarding and credentialing
  • Prepaid travel and lodging
RecruitWell's Core Values:
  • Open communication
  • Sense of urgency
  • Teamwork
  • Accountability
  • Driven to win
  • Higher consciousness

Reference: WJ-2_124450268

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