Locums – Waterloo, Iowa, Orthopedic Surgeon Opening (IMLC Accepted)
Updated 3/18/26
Mason City, Iowa, United States
Physician
Orthopedics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Locums – Orthopedic Surgeon
Location: Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa
IMLC Accepted
Coverage Dates (Must Cover Both Blocks)
Block 1:
- 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
- Strictly on-call coverage
- Inpatient and call coverage only
- No clinic responsibilities
- Weekend coverage required
- Coverage at two medical centers (Waterloo & Cedar Falls)
- Reason for coverage: Vacation / time off gaps
- Average daily hospital census: 10–20 (combined locations)
- Patient population: All ages
- EMR: Epic Enterprise
- Medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite
- ICU care as needed per unit policy
- Emergency and consultative call coverage required
- 4 Physicians
- 4 Advanced Practice Providers
- No supervision of APPs required
- No outreach
- No telehealth
- Full orthopedic surgical and inpatient management
- Trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic bone disease
- Degenerative and acute conditions of spine and extremities
- Hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow
- Emergent stabilization and consult services
- Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
- Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
- Active Iowa license – Required OR
- Active IMLC (LOQ required at name clear) – Accepted
- Experienced orthopedic surgeon – Required
- Must be able to cover both date blocks – Required
- A+ rated malpractice
- Weekly direct deposit
- 24/7 dedicated recruiter support
- Professional onboarding and credentialing
- Prepaid travel and lodging
- Open communication
- Sense of urgency
- Teamwork
- Accountability
- Driven to win
- Higher consciousness
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