A fantastic opportunity awaits an Orthopedic Surgeon to join a supportive healthcare team in a locum tenens role. This assignment involves comprehensive orthopedic surgical care, including trauma and follow-up clinic responsibilities, at a respected inpatient facility. The role requires covering specific date blocks in March and April, with both clinic days and 24-hour call coverage.

Key Details

• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Inpatient
• Start Date: March 13
• Schedule: March 13 @ 0700 – March 24 @ 0700 and April 23 @ 0700 – April 28 @ 0700; Clinic Days: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM; 24-hour on-call coverage
• Patient Population: Adult
• Location: Mason City, IA
• Stipends: Housing and travel options can be discussed for non-local candidates

Benefits

• Weekly direct deposit
• Malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Supportive credentialing assistance
• Lodging and mileage reimbursement (if applicable)
• Flexible scheduling

Job Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and surgical care for trauma and orthopedic patients
• Round on post-op patients and engage in inpatient/ED consults
• Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement surgeries; hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgeries
• Engage in fracture care, sports medicine, and other orthopedic disorders management

Qualifications

• Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
• Clean malpractice and background check
• Active IA License or Active IMLC
• Ability to cover specified date blocks in March and April
• Proficiency in detailed surgical procedures as mentioned above

Working Hours

• Clinic Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• 24-hour on-call responsibilities

Skills

• Expertise in orthopedic surgical procedures
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to supervise Advanced Practice Providers
• Experience with electronic medical records (Epic)
• Capability to engage with IM and FM residents and PA students in a teaching environment