Trauma Surgeon

Updated 10/17/26
Des Moines, Iowa, United States
Physician
Surgery-Trauma
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

JOB OVERVIEW

  • Job Id: A-MD-71898
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Trauma Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Des Moines, IA
  • Coverage Period: ASAP – Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: Nights, 7p-7a, 15 shifts per month

PATIENT INFORMATION

  • Patient Demographics: Adult, Geriatric, Pediatrics
  • Case Mix: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, ICU

FACILITY INFORMATION

  • Trauma Level: Level II
  • EMR System: Epic
  • Support Staff Available: 6 Physicians, 12 Advanced Providers

REQUIRED PROCEDURES

  • Trauma surgery
  • Emergency general surgery
  • ICU care
  • Outpatient surgical follow-ups

JOB REQUIREMENTS

  • Board: Board Certified (or Board Eligible accepted)
  • Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)
  • Fellowship: Fellowship Trained in Critical Care
  • Other Qualifications: Must be able to perform trauma surgery (not only EGS); Clean malpractice/background

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Provide shift-based trauma and emergency general surgery coverage in a Level II Trauma center.
  • Rotate weekly clinic coverage (1 day/week).
  • Provide ICU coverage as needed.
  • Participate in teaching of residents (teaching facility).
  • Perform surgical procedures and outpatient follow-ups.
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