Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Iowa

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Iowa
Employer: LocumTenens.com
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with LocumTenens.com to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Iowa!

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id: ORD-215127-MD-IA
• Title: MD
• Dates Needed: June 23 - June 26, 2026; July 3 - July 15, 2026; Ongoing
• Shift Type: Day Shift; Call
• Assignment Type: Clinic; OR; ER
• Call Required: Yes
• Board Certification Required: Yes
• Job Duration: Locums

This Level 3 hospital functions as a hub facility serving 16 surrounding counties and a population exceeding 200,000. The facility provides comprehensive orthopedic surgical services encompassing clinic, operating room, and emergency room coverage. The hospital requires locum tenens orthopedic surgeons with the capability to perform total joint replacements and a range of upper and lower extremity procedures.

Iowa offers a variety of outdoor and recreational attractions for clinicians on assignment. Natural landmarks such as Maquoketa Caves State Park and the Mississippi River provide opportunities for exploration, while theme parks like Adventureland and Lost Island Waterpark offer family-friendly entertainment. Notable destinations including the Field of Dreams Movie Site, the National Mississippi River Museum and Aquarium, and the historic Amana Colonies round out the range of regional experiences available throughout the state.

The orthopedic surgeon will provide clinic and call coverage at a Level 3 hospital, with scheduled coverage from June 23 at 0700 through June 26 at 0700, July 3 at 0700 through July 15 at 0700, and on an ongoing basis thereafter. The clinician must be capable of performing total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, as well as hand, wrist, knee, ankle, and foot surgeries. Board certification in orthopedic surgery is required, and the clinician must hold an active Iowa license or an active IMLC Letter of Qualification prior to the assignment start date.

• Case Load/PPD: Variable
• Support Staff: 7 APPs
• Patient Population: All Ages
• Location Type: On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required: No
• Government: No

Our services are 100% free for clinicians and are designed for a seamless experience with every assignment:

• Precision job matching with proprietary algorithm
• Rapid credentialing with Axuall Digital Wallet
• Concierge support with a dedicated clinician deployment specialist
• Digital hub for assignment details

About LocumTenens.com

The need has never been greater to connect great clinicians and great healthcare facilities. That’s what we do. Every day. We’re LocumTenens.com. We connect clients and clinicians to take care of patients. How do we do it? By doing it better than everyone else. Whether you’re looking for a locum tenens job or locum tenens coverage, our experienced agents have the specialized knowledge, know-how, and personal relationships to take care of you and your search.

LocumTenens.com provides comprehensive onboarding and optional 1099 financial consulting from a partner advisor.

We cover your malpractice insurance (A++) and provide assistance with credentialing, privileging, licensing, housing and travel.

Our LocumTenens.com agents have the specialized knowledge and personal connections to provide the best locum tenens experience and negotiate top pay on your behalf.

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