$260/hr (Negotiable) – Full-Time Locum Orthopedic Surgeon | 24-Hr Call + Surgical Cases
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Job description
Full-Time Locum Orthopedic Surgeon Opportunity
We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a full-time locum assignment in Iowa.
Schedule & Coverage:
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Monday–Friday clinic hours: 8 AM – 5 PM
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24-hour call coverage with follow-up clinic visits
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Minimum availability: 2 weeks per month
Responsibilities:
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Clinic-based patient care
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Surgical and trauma/orthopedic call coverage
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Rounding on post-op patients, inpatient & ED consults, and OR procedures
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Supervising Advanced Practice Providers
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Performing orthopedic surgeries including:
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Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements
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Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures
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Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and related disorders
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Practice Details:
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Trauma Level: III
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Support from multiple physicians, APPs, nurses, cast techs, and ancillary staff
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Access to in-house medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy
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EMR: GE Centricity (transitioning to Epic in December)
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Teaching opportunities with residency programs and PA student rotations
Requirements:
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Board Certification in Orthopedic Surgery (Board Eligible not accepted)
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Clean malpractice history
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Active Iowa medical license or IMLC eligibility
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Availability for at least 2 weeks of coverage per month
If interested, please send your CV and availability.