About the job

    AI Summary

    Seeking a General Orthopedic Surgeon for one week per month starting January 2025. Responsibilities include scheduled outpatient and inpatient procedures, fracture and infection care, and night and weekend call coverage. Must be board certified or eligible and hold an Iowa license or LOQ.

    General Orthopedic Surgery Locums

    Location: Eastern Iowa

    Job Description:

    • Seeking one full week of coverage per month (Monday at 7A - Monday at 7A) starting in January 2025
    • Cover Monday - Thursday from 8A-5P and Friday from 8A-4P, performing scheduled procedures in either the inpatient or outpatient setting
    • Cover night call from 5P - 7A and weekend call from Friday at 4PM to Monday at 7AM

    Requirements:

    • Active Iowa license or LOQ (letter of qualification) with the IMLC required at the time of submission
    • Board Certification or truly Board Eligibility required
    • General Orthopedics, fracture care, and infection care experience
    • Must have minimal NPDB hits (little-to-no malpractice settlements) and be able to provide two references at the time of presentation

    Professional Details:

    • Average procedure volume: 2-3 cases each day
    • Full hospital surgical support staff and anesthesia coverage
    • Patient population: 96% adult, 4% adolescents/PEDS
    • Facility details: 150+ bed facility, level III trauma center, Cerner EMR

    Benefits:

    • Weekly Direct Deposit
    • Top Rated Malpractice Insurance
    • In-House Travel Agency
    • 24/7 Recruiter Availability
    • Experienced In-House Privileging Coordinators