🦴 Locum Orthopedic Surgeon – Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa | Call Coverage

We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a locum tenens opportunity in Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa. This assignment focuses strictly on call and inpatient coverage, with no clinic responsibilities.

📍 Location
Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa

📅 Coverage Dates

• Aug 5 (7:00 AM) – Aug 10 (7:00 AM)

• Oct 26 (7:00 AM) – Nov 6 (7:00 AM)

⏰ Schedule

• 24-hour call coverage

• Inpatient responsibilities only

• Coverage across two hospitals

• No outpatient clinic duties

🏥 Practice Setting

• Hospital-based orthopedic coverage

• Supportive team environment

👨‍⚕️ Team Structure

• 4 Physicians

• 4 Advanced Practice Providers

• APP supervision not required

📊 Patient Volume

• Average daily census: 10–20 patients across both facilities

💻 Technology

• EMR: Epic

🔬 Scope of Practice
Orthopedic care across a wide range of conditions including:

• Trauma and acute injuries

• Degenerative joint disease

• Spine conditions

• Musculoskeletal infections

• Tumors and metabolic bone disorders

• Sports injuries and fractures

• Conditions affecting the hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hands, and feet

Responsibilities may also include:

• Emergency consults

• Surgical management

• ICU patient care (as needed per hospital policies)

✈️ Travel & Lodging

• Flights reimbursed

• Lodging

• Rental car

• Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rate

✅ Requirements

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

• Fellowship trained

• Active Iowa License or IMLC

• Must be experienced

• Must be able to cover both date blocks

• Clean malpractice/background history

• Recent NPDB report required

🌟 Why Waterloo & Cedar Falls?

These welcoming Midwest communities offer a great quality of life with outdoor recreation, arts, and local dining. Explore the scenic Cedar Valley Nature Trail or enjoy downtown Waterloo near the John Deere Tractor & Engine Museum.

If you're interested in submitting a provider or learning more about this opportunity, feel free to reach out. 📩