Description

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Iowa
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

A 366-bed Level III Trauma Center in Waterloo, Iowa is seeking a Board-Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon for high-priority locum tenens coverage. This opportunity is strictly for on-call inpatient coverage across two affiliated medical centers, with no clinic responsibilities.

Coverage Blocks Required:

1. August 5 at 7:00 AM – August 10 at 7:00 AM
2. October 26 at 7:00 AM – November 6 at 7:00 AM

Practice Setting & Responsibilities:

• Inpatient and 24-hour call coverage only
• Coverage at two nearby hospital locations
• No outpatient clinic duties
• Average daily hospital census: 10–20 patients (combined locations)
• All ages patient population
• EMR: Epic Enterprise

Scope of Practice Includes:

• Evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of musculoskeletal trauma and injuries
• Surgical and non-surgical management of spine, hip, knee, shoulder, elbow, hand, and foot conditions
• Management of infections, tumors, deformities, degenerative diseases, and metabolic bone disorders
• Emergency stabilization and consultative call services
• ICU patient management as appropriate per unit policies

Requirements

All items must be submitted at time of name clear:

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
• Fellowship Trained in Orthopedic Surgery – Required
• Active Iowa License or Active IMLC (LOQ required at submission) – Required
• Experienced Orthopedic Surgeon – Required
• Must be able to cover both specified shift blocks – Required
• Clean Malpractice & Background History – Required
• NPDB (pulled within the last month or within 90 days) – Required

Additional:

• Willingness to accept conversion terms
• Current CV with complete work history

Benefits

• Highly competitive daily compensation – submit at your best rate
• 24-hour call coverage structure (no clinic responsibilities)
• Travel reimbursement:

  • Flights (capped round-trip allowance)

  • Lodging (GSA-based cap; preferred hotel available)

  • Rental car (daily cap; preferred vendors available)

  • Mileage at IRS standard rate

• Work within a Level III Trauma Center environment
• EPIC EMR system
• Dedicated recruiter and credentialing support