Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Waterloo, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Waterloo, IA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Adelphi Locums to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Waterloo, Iowa, 50707!

JOB OVERVIEW

• Job Id: A-MD-68586
• Profession: Physician
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
• Location: Waterloo, IA
• Service Setting: Inpatient
• Coverage Type: Call Only
• Coverage Period: Nov 04, 2026 – Ongoing
• Shift Schedule: 24-hour On Call (7:00 AM – 7:00 AM)
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered

• Nov 04, 2026 – Nov 09, 2026
• Dec 23, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026

• 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: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)
• Experience: Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery; Must be experienced
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history; Must cover specified shift blocks

• Provide inpatient and call coverage at MercyOne 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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