Surgery - Orthopedic Locum Tenens Jobs in Iowa

Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA - Our client in Iowa is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon Physician for a 60-day assignment, commencing Jun 23, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage with follow-up clinic duties, focusing on a comprehensive range of orthopedic procedures. The Physician will manage cases encompassing total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, various surgical procedures for the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot, as well as trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other related disorders, within clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call settings. Responsibilities and Duties * Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures. * Conduct surgical procedures for the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot. * Manage trauma injuries, provide fracture care, and treat sports medicine conditions and other disorders. * Handle clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call cases. Additional Information * Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery * EMR System: Epic * Schedule: 24-hour call coverage and follow up clinic. 7a-7a 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.

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Davenport, IA - Summary: * Ref #: 68053 * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Orthopedic Trauma Surgery * Job Type: Full-time * Location: Davenport, IA * Shift Schedule: Full time * Shift Type: Days Requirements: * Must be Board certified in Orthopedic Trauma Surgery or a Truly board eligible - [REQUIRED] * Must have fellowship in Orthopedic Traumatology or Adult Reconstruction/Total Joint Arthroplasty - [REQUIRED] * Have an active license in both Iowa and Illinois - [REQUIRED] * Strong clinical and surgical expertise with a commitment to comprehensive hand and upper extremity care - [REQUIRED] * Open to both graduating fellows and experienced orthopedic surgeons * Does the provider require visa support – H-1B cap exempt (Note in Additional Submission Details) – [REQUIRED] * Submit Self-Query NPDB pulled within 30 days from submission at time of presentation- [REQUIRED] Benefits: * Two-year guaranteed salary: $739,410, plus production beginning at 10,650 wRVUs * Straight production model starting in year 3 * Earning potential of $1M+ * $100,000 recruitment incentive * Up to $15,000 relocation assistance * Generous time off: 4 weeks vacation, 1 week CME, 6 paid holidays * $6,000 annual CME stipend * Full benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability – Benefits start day one! * 401(k) with match + 457(b) * Professional liability coverage * PSLF eligibility

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Davenport, IA - Davenport, IA offers physicians a thriving medical community within a welcoming, family-friendly city along the scenic Mississippi River. The area's strong demand for healthcare services provides opportunities to develop lasting patient relationships and grow a successful practice. Davenport boasts an affordable cost of living, excellent schools, and a variety of cultural and recreational amenities. Its central location in the Quad Cities also offers easy access to both urban conveniences and outdoor adventures. Your CompHealth recruiter will be your advocate assisting you with contract negotiation, including pay, benefits, and incentives with insights into facilities and national market trends. Contact Josh Tepper at or (203) 663-9365 to learn more about this opportunity. * Hospital-employed position joining a team of 8 orthopedic surgeons * Fellowship-training in hand and upper extremity required * MAKO Robot on-site for advanced surgical capabilities * Call schedule of 1:8 with dedicated APP support * Scope includes complex fractures, microsurgery, nerve and tendon injuries, and arthritis care * Supported by 10+ advanced practice providers across orthopedic specialties * Comprehensive rehabilitation support including PT, PTA, and PM&R services * H-1B visa support available * Our services are free for you * We help negotiate your salary and contract * We coordinate interviews and help with licenses * Specialized recruiters match your career preferences * Experienced support teams take care of every detail

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Iowa - Join one of the largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty clinics in the Midwest. Enterprise Medical is assisting in the recruitment of a BE/BC Orthopedic Surgeon, Fellowship-Trained in Total Joint Arthroplasty in Central Iowa. Opportunity * Growing practice currently provides Sports Medicine, Hip/Knee Arthroplasty, and Hand services * The Physical Therapy department has 25 providers (Occupational Therapy to be added), and a Medical Imaging department of 9 providers with state-of-the-art equipment onsite * No call * EMR with Virtual Scribe Service * Over 270 providers (65+ Primary Care providers) practicing in more than 40 specialties, averaging 556,000 patient visits annually; external referral base that includes 1.3 million * Must be fellow trained in Hand Surgery Compensation/Benefits * Leading base salary, income guarantee, and shareholder track * Excellent benefits include a generous 401(k) profit-sharing retirement plan and health insurance, optional dental, vision, long-term disability, long-term care and term life insurance, and flexible spending accounts. Community * #1 Fastest Growing Midwest Metro - U.S. Census Bureau, 2021 * #1 Best City for High Salary & Low Cost of Living - The Ascent, 2021 * #1 Best Mid-Sized Metro for Millennials - Commercial Cafe, 2023 * #2 Safest Place to Live in the U.S. - U.S. News & World Report, 2021 * #2 Best Place to Live in the Midwest - StudyFinds, 2023 SF-2405-98637

Locum Nurse Practitioner (NP) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA - We are currently seeking a Board-Certified/ Board Eligible Nurse Practitioner - Orthopedics for an exciting Locum opportunity in Mason City, IA Start Date: As soon as credentialed! Schedule: 8a-5p, Mon- Fri with call Compensation: $140 an hour Position Overview: Inpatient responsibilities: Yes - rounding on post-op patients, inpatient/ED consults, OR Telehealth: NO. Job Responsibilities: Clinical, Surgical and Trauma/Orthopedic Call Number of Physicians: 4 Physicians as of July 2025 with Locum call coverage Number of Advanced Practice Providers:  Nursing Support: 1 nurse/provider, 3 cast techs/7 providers Ancillary Staff per Provider: 3 Reception/7 providers, 2 Surgery Schedulers/7 providers Number of Exam Rooms per Provider: 2 exam rooms and 3 cast rooms Medical Imaging: YES. Lab: YES. Pharmacy: YES. Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: Mainly consults, current avg hospital daily census 160 pts/day Appointment Length: 10-30 mins depending on new consult, recheck, post-op, or procedure Demographics: Hub Hospital, Serve 16 surrounding counties, Population 200,000+ EMR: GE Centricity for clinic. EPIC for hospital.  Teaching Opportunity: IM and FM residency. PA student rotation. Facility will accept new grads.  Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days Procedures offered in the practice: Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement.  Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures. Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders.

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Davenport, IA - Summary: * Ref #: 68049 * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery * Job Type: Full-time * Location: Davenport, IA * Shift Schedule: Days * Weekend Requirements: Yes * On-Call Requirements: Yes * Shift Type: Days Requirements: * Must be Board certified in Orthopedic surgery or a Truly board eligible - [REQUIRED] * Have an active license in both Iowa and Illinois - [REQUIRED] * Strong clinical and surgical expertise with a commitment to comprehensive hand and upper extremity care - [REQUIRED] * Open to graduating residents/fellows and experienced surgeons * Does the provider require visa support – H-1B cap exempt (Note in Additional Submission Details) – [REQUIRED] * Submit Self-Query NPDB pulled within 30 days from submission at time of presentation- [REQUIRED] * Active Iowa medical license * Active Illinois medical license * Board Certified * Board Eligible Benefits: * Relocation assistance up to $15,000 * 4 weeks PTO, 1 week CME, and 6 paid holidays * $6,000 annual CME allowance * Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance * 401(k) with employer match and 457(b) retirement plan * Professional liability insurance coverage * Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Davenport, IA - Summary: * Ref #: 68048 * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Orthopedic Sports Surgery * Job Type: Full-time * Location: Davenport, IA * Shift Schedule: Full time, Days * Shift Type: Days Requirements: * ABOS Board Certified or TRULY Board Eligible in Orthopedic Sports Medicine (must become certified within 5 years) – [REQUIRED] * no exceptions * Valid IL & IA license or Active IMLC Willing to Obtain Licenses - [REQUIRED] * Strong arthroscopic and open sports surgery skills [REQUIRED], shoulder, knee, hip [PREFERRED] * Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the field of practice - [REQUIRED] * DEA - [REQUIRED] * BLS Certification and maintain recertification - [REQUIRED] * Clean malpractice and license history – [HIGHLY PREFERRED] / [PREFERRED] * Does the provider require visa support – No J-1 or H-1B (Note in Additional Submission Details) – [REQUIRED] * Submit Self-Query NPDB pulled within 30 days from submission at time of presentation - [REQUIRED] * BLS * Board Certified * Board Eligible Benefits: * $100,000 recruitment incentive * $15,000 relocation assistance * 4 weeks PTO * 1 week CME * 6 paid holidays * $6,000 CME allowance * Health, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance * Retirement: 401(k) with match plus 457(b) * Professional liability coverage * PSLF eligible

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Iowa - Excellent opportunity in Southeast Iowa for an Orthopedic-Surgeon looking to earn a high compensation and enjoy a better work/life balance. Due to a retiring physician, the new physician will take over a turnkey, ready-made, busy practice. You'll find a nice balance of patients with wonderful support staff and administration! Practice Information * Join a group of 7 Orthopedic surgeons * Need for General ORS, Trauma ORS, or a mixture of the two * Turnkey practice with tremendous stability - NO local competition! * 4 or 4.5-day work week w 6-7 days a month max call * Rated as a "Top Workplace" in Iowa by the Des Moines Register Compensation & Benefits * $850,000 base salary with earning potential of $1 million-plus with a full benefits package * $100,000 signing bonus * $15,000 relocation * 7-weeks of vacation * 1 week CME with a $5000 CME allowance * Malpractice insurance Community This charming community is located in southeast Iowa along the beautiful Mississippi River and has been rated as one of the top places to live in the United States. It is conveniently located 2.5 hours from Des Moines and 1.5 hours from Davenport. The town has a suburban feel and offers a variety of upscale amenities, such as a mall, Target, Starbucks, Panera, Lowes, Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, and much more. Residents can enjoy 11 municipal parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation, as well as two of Iowa's top ten golf courses. Iowa has earned the title "Best State for Doctors" by Wallethub.com . Additionally, the town is ideal for weekend getaways to exciting cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. GJ-2311-97409

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Iowa - Excellent opportunity in Southeast Iowa for an Orthopedic-Surgeon looking to earn a high compensation and enjoy a better work/life balance. Due to a retiring physician, the new physician will take over a turnkey, ready-made, busy practice. You'll find a nice balance of patients with wonderful support staff and administration! Practice Information * Join a group of 7 Orthopedic surgeons * Need for General ORS, Trauma ORS, or a mixture of the two * Turnkey practice with tremendous stability - NO local competition! * 4 or 4.5-day work week w 6-7 days a month max call * Rated as a "Top Workplace" in Iowa by the Des Moines Register Compensation & Benefits * $850,000 base salary with earning potential of $1 million-plus with a full benefits package * $100,000 signing bonus * $15,000 relocation * 7-weeks of vacation * 1 week CME with a $5000 CME allowance * Malpractice insurance Community This charming community is located in southeast Iowa along the beautiful Mississippi River and has been rated as one of the top places to live in the United States. It is conveniently located 2.5 hours from Des Moines and 1.5 hours from Davenport. The town has a suburban feel and offers a variety of upscale amenities, such as a mall, Target, Starbucks, Panera, Lowes, Dicks Sporting Goods, Kohls, and much more. Residents can enjoy 11 municipal parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation, as well as two of Iowa's top ten golf courses. Iowa has earned the title "Best State for Doctors" by Wallethub.com . Additionally, the town is ideal for weekend getaways to exciting cities such as Chicago, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Milwaukee. GJ-2311-97408

Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Davenport, IA - Summary: * Ref #: 68047 * Profession: Physician * Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery * Job Type: Full-time * Location: Davenport, IA * Shift Schedule: Full time * Weekend Requirements: 1:8 evenings/weekends * Shift Type: Days Requirements: * ABOS Board Certified or TRULY Board Eligible in Orthopedic Spine Surgery (must become certified within 5 years) – REQUIRED * no exceptions * Valid IL & IA license or Active IMLC Willing to Obtain Licenses - REQUIRED * Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the field of practice- REQUIRED * DEA - REQUIRED * BLS Certification and maintain recertification - REQUIRED * Clean malpractice and license history – HIGHLY PREFERRED / PREFERRED * Does the provider require visa support – No J-1 or H-1B (Note in Additional Submission Details) – REQUIRED * Submit Self-Query NPDB pulled within 30 days from submission at time of presentation- REQUIRED * BLS * Board Certified * Board Eligible Benefits: * $739K guaranteed (2 years); production after 10,650 wRVUs * Straight production model year 3; earning potential $1M+ * $100K recruitment incentive + $15K relocation assistance * 4 weeks PTO, 1 week CME, 6 paid holidays * $6K CME allowance * Full benefits day one: Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability * Retirement: 401(k) with match + 457(b) * Professional liability coverage * PSLF eligible