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Job description
Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic Location: Waterloo, IA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: 2/3/2027
About the Position
LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Waterloo, Iowa, 50702!
We are seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon for an exciting locum tenens opportunity in Iowa, starting Sep 14, 2026. This assignment involves 7a-7a out of house call, where you will examine, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and consult with patients of all ages, addressing a wide range of conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the musculoskeletal system.
Responsibilities and Duties
Examine, admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages.
Address various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures using medical, surgical, and physical means.
Manage cases involving trauma, infections, tumors, and metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system.
Treat deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow.
Handle primary and secondary muscular problems, along with the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.
Supervision of advanced practice providers is not expected.
Additional Information
Required Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
EMR System: Epic
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.
About Wellhart, LLC
Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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Worksite address
des moines, IA, 50320, US
Who can apply
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