Locum Physician (MD/DO) – Surgery – Orthopedic in Iowa

Job Description

Seeking a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage in Iowa. The position involves strictly inpatient, 24-hour on-call coverage at a Level III Trauma Center, with no outpatient duties. Coverage is needed during two blocks: August 5–10 and October 26–November 6. The role includes evaluating and treating musculoskeletal trauma, managing spine, joint, and limb conditions, and providing emergency stabilization across two hospitals. Requirements include active orthopedic certification, Iowa or IMLC license, and experience. Benefits feature competitive pay, travel reimbursement, and support with credentialing. This opportunity offers work within a hospital environment using Epic EMR, focusing solely on inpatient care with an average census of 10–20 patients daily.