About this opportunity

WhiteCoat Locums lists this Physician / Surgery - Orthopedics / Iowa / Locum Tenens / Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery Locums in Waterloo, IA Job opportunity in waterloo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

"Orthopedic SurgeryPosition OverviewSeeking 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 hoursCall Back: $415/hrScheduleRequired 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 coverageNo clinic responsibilitiesPractice SettingHospital-basedInpatient orthopedic surgeryCoverage at two hospital locationsResponsibilitiesProvide 24-hour orthopedic surgery call coverageEvaluate, diagnose, and treat orthopedic conditions and injuriesPerform inpatient consultations and surgical proceduresRespond to emergency department consultsManage orthopedic trauma and musculoskeletal conditionsAssess and stabilize emergent orthopedic patientsProvide care in the intensive care setting when appropriateAnswer all incoming orthopedic calls to the facility (required)Practice DetailsCoverage at two hospital campusesAverage inpatient census: 1020 patientsFour Orthopedic SurgeonsFour Advanced Practice ProvidersNo APP supervision requiredPatient population: All agesEMREpicRequirementsBoard Certified in Orthopedic SurgeryFellowship trained in Orthopedic SurgeryActive Iowa license or active IMLC Letter of Qualification (LOQ)Experienced orthopedic surgeonMust be available for all three required coverage blocksClean malpractice and background historySelf-Query NPDB report dated within 30 days of presentationAdditional InformationNo outpatient clinic responsibilitiesMedical imaging, laboratory, and pharmacy services availableTravel reimbursement available for airfare, lodging, rental car, and IRS-standard mileagePreferred hotel and rental car vendors availableTrinity Health does not reimburse credentialing or application fees"