Locum - Physician - Surgery - Orthopedic Waterloo, IA
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Surgery-General
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
50702, Waterloo, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
1/18/25
MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center is looking for an Orthopedic Surgery Physician to fill a need!
• Primary Facility: MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, Waterloo, IA
• Secondary Facility: MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Cedar Falls, IA
Schedule & Job Responsibilities
• We are strictly looking for locum tenens coverage for the following On Call shifts: Feb 27-March 2; May 1-4; July 31-Aug 3; and Oct 30-Nov 2.
• This would include inpatient and call coverage at both Cedar Falls and Waterloo Medical Center, no clinic responsibilities.
Details:
• Reason for coverage: Vacation/time off coverage gaps
• Medical Staff Required: Yes
• Outreach: No
• Telehealth: No
• Number of Physicians: 4
• Number of Advanced Practice Providers: 4
• Supervision of APP expected: No
• No clinic work anticipated
• Medical Imaging: Yes
• Lab & Pharmacy: Yes
• Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: 10-20 for both locations
• Demographics/Patient Population: All ages
• EMR: Epic in the clinic setting. Cerner in the inpatient setting until May 31, 2025 at which time the EMR will be Epic Enterprise.
Procedures offered in the practice
• History and physical exam admit, evaluate, diagnose, treat, and provide consultation to patients of all ages to correct or treat various conditions, illnesses, and injuries of the extremities, spine, and associated structures by medical, surgical, and physical means.
• Such conditions include, but are not limited to, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries, and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder, and elbow, and include primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.
• Orthopedic surgeons may provide care to patients in the intensive care setting in conformance with unit policies.
• They may also assess, stabilize, and determine the disposition of patients with emergent conditions consistent with medical staff policy regarding emergency and consultative call services.
*Please Note: Trinity Health does not reimburse for any application or credentialing fees