Locum Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon Needed in Iowa!

ATC West Healthcare Services seeking a Locum Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon to provide inpatient-only coverage across two hospital campuses. This role focuses on managing orthopedic trauma cases and same-day add-ons in a hospital-based, Level III trauma setting with full OR access and strong clinical support.

Dates / Schedule

• Shifts per month: 7–10

• Shift length: 24-hour shifts

• OR access: Daily

• On-call: Yes, inpatient only

• Clinic duties: None

Job Details & Responsibilities

• Inpatient-only orthopedic trauma coverage (no clinic)

• Coverage at Davenport Campus and Silvis Campus (approximately 13 miles apart)

• Manage orthopedic trauma cases and same-day add-on procedures

• Level III Trauma Center handling all orthopedic trauma cases

• Hospital-based practice with:

  • 8 physicians (total joint, spine, hand, podiatry mix)

  • 8 Advanced Practice Providers (no APP supervision required)

  • Nursing and APP support in the OR

• Average hospital census: 230–250

• EMR: Cerner

• Imaging, lab, and pharmacy services available on-site

• No outreach, telehealth, or teaching responsibilities

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Board Certified in Orthopaedic Surgery (required)

• Fellowship trained in Orthopedics (required)

• Demonstrated experience in orthopedic trauma (required)

• Active IA and/or IL medical license, or active IMLC (LOQ required at submission)

• Willingness to work at both Davenport and Silvis locations

• Clean malpractice and background history

  • NPDB self-query required (pulled within the past month)