Locum Tenens Physician - Orthopedic Surgeon Needed in IA

Job Description

Our client in Iowa is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for a 91-day assignment beginning Mar 13, 2026. This role entails a Monday-Friday 8a-5p schedule, focusing on comprehensive orthopedic care including clinic days, inpatient rounds, ED consults, and performing a wide range of surgical procedures such as total joint replacements, trauma repair, and sports medicine, along with providing trauma/orthopedic call coverage.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.
• Conduct hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures.
• Manage trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other orthopedic disorders.
• Engage in clinical and surgical responsibilities.
• Provide trauma/orthopedic call coverage.
• Manage clinic days Monday-Friday from 8a-5p, with patient appointment lengths varying from 10-30 minutes.
• Round on post-operative patients and handle inpatient/ED consults.
• Collaborate with one nurse per provider, along with cast techs, reception staff, and surgery schedulers.

Additional Information

• Board Certification in Orthopaedic Surgery is required.
• EMR System: Epic
• This role supports a Trauma facility.

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

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