Orthopedic Surgery Locum Tenens Opportunity – MercyOne Waterloo & Cedar Falls!

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (Waterloo, IA) and MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center (Cedar Falls, IA) are seeking an Orthopedic Surgery Physician to provide locum tenens call-only coverage during scheduled provider time off.

This high-impact role covers inpatient and call at both facilities with no clinic responsibilities required.

📅 Coverage Dates Needed

• Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 AM → Monday, August 10 at 7:00 AM
• Monday, October 26 at 7:00 AM → Friday, November 6 at 7:00 AM

🩺 Position Overview

• Setting: Inpatient + Call coverage
• Facilities Covered:
  • MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center (Primary)
  • MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center (Secondary)
• Reason for Need: Vacation & coverage gaps
• Call Only: ✔️
• No Clinic Responsibilities: ✔️
• Medical Staff Required: Yes
• Outreach Required: No
• Telehealth Required: No

🏥 Department & Support

• Physicians on Staff: 4
• APPs on Staff: 4
• APP Supervision Required: No
• Imaging On-Site: Yes
• Lab & Pharmacy On-Site: Yes
• Avg Daily Hospital Census: 10–20 (combined)
• All Ages Patient Population
• EMR: Epic Enterprise

🛠️ Responsibilities & Scope of Practice

Orthopedic Surgeon will provide:

• Comprehensive history & physical exams, admits, evaluations, and diagnostics
• Treatment and consultation for conditions of the extremities, spine, and musculoskeletal system
• Management of:
  • Trauma
  • Infections
  • Tumors
  • Metabolic disturbances
  • Deformities
  • Degenerative diseases
  • Injuries (hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow)
  • Primary/secondary muscular issues
  • Conditions resulting from CNS/PNS lesions
• Coverage and assessment in emergent orthopedic situations
• Providing patient care in the intensive care setting if needed (per unit policies)
• Stabilization, assessment, and disposition of emergency consults

Ideal for a Physician Who…

• Excels in fast-paced inpatient and emergency orthopedic care
• Enjoys full-spectrum orthopedic responsibilities
• Values working within a supportive, well-staffed hospital team
• Seeks high-quality locum assignments with strong systems in place