Locum Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon – Davenport, IA - IMLC Accepted

Location: Davenport & Silvis, Iowa
Position Type: Locum | Physician – Orthopedic Trauma Surgery

Overview

We are seeking an experienced, fellowship-trained Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon for a locum opportunity providing hospital-based inpatient coverage only. This role involves managing orthopedic trauma cases and same-day add-ons across two nearby hospital campuses.

Practice Highlights

• Hospital-based role only – no clinic responsibilities

• Coverage at two campuses (Davenport & Silvis), located 13 miles apart

• Trauma Level III facility handling all orthopedic trauma cases

• OR access available every day

• Team includes 8 physicians (joint, spine, hand, podiatry mix) and 8 APPs

• Nursing and APP support available in the OR

• Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy services on-site

• EMR: Cerner

• No telehealth and no outreach responsibilities
  
  

Candidate Requirements

• Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery – Required

• Fellowship trained in Orthopedics – Required

• Experienced provider only – Required

• Active IA and/or IL license or active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear)

• Must be willing to cover both Davenport & Silvis locations

• Clean malpractice and background history – Required

• NPDB Self-Query (pulled within the last 30 days) required at presentation
  
  

Schedule & Coverage

• 7–10 shifts per month

• 24-hour on-call shifts

• Inpatient coverage only

• Call includes orthopedic trauma and same-day add-ons

• Average daily hospital census: 230–250
  
  

Why Davenport / Silvis, IA?

Enjoy a welcoming Midwest community with easy commutes between campuses, affordable living, and a strong hospital support structure for locum providers.

How to Apply

Qualified physicians are encouraged to submit their CV, license details, NPDB self-query, and availability for consideration.