LOCUM TENENS OPPORTUNITY

Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery Locums in Waterloo, IA

Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Location
Waterloo,IA
Pay
$2875/24 hours

Job Description

Orthopedic Surgery

Seeking a Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon to provide inpatient orthopedic surgery and call coverage at two hospital locations. This assignment is call-only with no clinic responsibilities. The provider must cover both facilities and respond to all incoming orthopedic calls.

Compensation: 24 Hour On Call: $2875 per 24 hours, Call Back: $415/hr.

Schedule

Required Coverage Blocks:

September 14 (7:00 AM) – September 28 (7:00 AM)

November 6 (7:00 AM) – November 9 (7:00 AM)

December 14 (7:00 AM) – December 28 (7:00 AM)

24-hour on-call coverage

No clinic responsibilities

Practice Setting

Hospital-based

Inpatient orthopedic surgery

Coverage at two hospital locations

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverage

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions and injuries

Perform inpatient consultations and surgical procedures

Respond to emergency department consults

Manage orthopedic trauma and musculoskeletal conditions

Assess and stabilize emergent orthopedic patients

Provide care in the intensive care setting when appropriate

Answer all incoming orthopedic calls to the facility (required)

Practice Details

Coverage at two hospital campuses

Average inpatient census: 10–20 patients

Four Orthopedic Surgeons

Four Advanced Practice Providers

No APP supervision required

Patient population: All ages

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery

Active Iowa license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification (LOQ)

Experienced orthopedic surgeon

Must be available for all three required coverage blocks

Clean malpractice and background history

Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation

Additional Information

No outpatient clinic responsibilities

Medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services available

Travel reimbursement available for airfare, lodging, rental car, and IRS-standard mileage

Preferred hotel and rental car vendors available

Trinity Health does not reimburse credentialing or application fees 

Orthopedic Surgery

Seeking a Board Certified, Fellowship-Trained Orthopedic Surgeon to provide inpatient orthopedic surgery and call coverage at two hospital locations. This assignment is call-only with no clinic responsibilities. The provider must cover both facilities and respond to all incoming orthopedic calls.

Compensation: 24 Hour On Call: $2875 per 24 hours, Call Back: $415/hr.

Schedule

Required Coverage Blocks:

September 14 (7:00 AM) – September 28 (7:00 AM)

November 6 (7:00 AM) – November 9 (7:00 AM)

December 14 (7:00 AM) – December 28 (7:00 AM)

24-hour on-call coverage

No clinic responsibilities

Practice Setting

Hospital-based

Inpatient orthopedic surgery

Coverage at two hospital locations

Responsibilities

Provide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverage

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions and injuries

Perform inpatient consultations and surgical procedures

Respond to emergency department consults

Manage orthopedic trauma and musculoskeletal conditions

Assess and stabilize emergent orthopedic patients

Provide care in the intensive care setting when appropriate

Answer all incoming orthopedic calls to the facility (required)

Practice Details

Coverage at two hospital campuses

Average inpatient census: 10–20 patients

Four Orthopedic Surgeons

Four Advanced Practice Providers

No APP supervision required

Patient population: All ages

EMR: Epic

Requirements

Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery

Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Surgery

Active Iowa license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification (LOQ)

Experienced orthopedic surgeon

Must be available for all three required coverage blocks

Clean malpractice and background history

Self-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentation

Additional Information

No outpatient clinic responsibilities

Medical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services available

Travel reimbursement available for airfare, lodging, rental car, and IRS-standard mileage

Preferred hotel and rental car vendors available

Trinity Health does not reimburse credentialing or application fees 

About WhiteCoat Locums

Top-paying jobs
100% transparency
$1M/$3M malpractice insurance + tail
Dedicated credentialing & licensing support
Travel & lodging covered
Referral bonuses
Job ID
#A68586
Specialty
Orthopedic Surgery
Location
Waterloo,IA
Pay
$2875/24 hours
Date Posted
July 9, 2026

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About WhiteCoat Locums

Top-paying jobs
100% transparency
$1M/$3M malpractice insurance + tail
Dedicated credentialing & licensing support
Travel & lodging covered
Referral bonuses

Questions?

Our team is here to help.

206-588-5862[email protected]