Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Waterloo, IA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Waterloo, & Cedar Falls, IA
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Call Only
  
• Call Schedule: 24-hrs; 7a-7a
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Sep 14, 2026 – Sep 28, 2026
  
• Nov 6, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
  
• Dec 14, 2026 – Dec 28, 2026
  

• Patient Demographics: All ages
  
• Average Daily Volume: 10-20 (both locations)
  
• Case Mix: Ortho trauma, spine, hand, foot, knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, etc.
  

• Trauma Level: Level III
  
• EMR System: Epic Enterprise
  
• Lab and Pharmacy on-site
• Support Staff Available: 4 APPs
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• H&P Exams admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages
  
• Trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities
  
• Injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow
  
• ICU, Assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions
  

• Board: BC
  
• Licenses: IA or IMLC
  
• Experience: Fellowship trained
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history
  

• Provide inpatient and call coverage at both Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.
  
• Take calls from anyone who calls into the facility with questions (non-negotiable).
  
• Perform history and physical exams, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation for orthopedic conditions.
  
• Perform surgical procedures for trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
  
• Assess, stabilize, and determine disposition of patients with emergent conditions.