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Waterloo, Iowa · USA job

Orthopedics Physician

Adelphi Medical Staffing, LLC

Waterloo, Iowa

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Job description

JOB OVERVIEW
  • Job Id: A-MD-68586
  • Profession: Physician
  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  • Job Type: Locum Tenens
  • Location: Waterloo, IA
  • Service Setting: Inpatient
  • Coverage Type: Call Only
  • Coverage Period: Dec 23, 2026 - Ongoing
  • Shift Schedule: 24-hour On Call (7:00 AM - 7:00 AM)
  • Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
COVERAGE DATES
  • Dec 23, 2026 - Dec 28, 2026
PATIENT INFORMATION
  • Patient Demographics: All ages
  • Average Daily Volume: 10-20
  • Case Mix: Orthopedic trauma, infections, tumors, degenerative diseases
FACILITY INFORMATION
  • Trauma Level: Level III
  • EMR System: Epic Enterprise
PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE
  • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
REQUIRED PROCEDURES
  • History and physical exam admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means.
  • Such conditions include, but are not limited to, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow, and include primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Orthopedic surgeons may provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies.
  • They may also assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
  • Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  • Licenses: Active IA License or Universal License (IMLC)
  • Experience: Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery; Must be experienced
  • Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background history; Must cover specified shift blocks
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Provide inpatient and call coverage at MercyOne Waterloo and Cedar Falls Medical Centers.
  • Take calls from any patient or provider contacting the facility with orthopedic questions.
  • Perform history and physical exams, evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients of all ages with orthopedic conditions.
  • Provide surgical and medical treatment for trauma, infections, tumors, and degenerative diseases of the musculoskeletal system.
  • Manage patients in the intensive care setting as needed and handle emergent conditions during on-call shifts.


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