Surgery-Orthopedic Hospital Based job located in Iowa
Job Description
Northeast Iowa facility
seeking a Locum Orthopedic Surgeon
--Coverage needed:
- Wednesday, August 5 starting at 7am - Monday, August 10th at 7 am
- Monday, October 26th starting at 7am - Friday, November 6 at 7 am
--Inpatient and call coverage for two facilities
--No clinic responsibilities
--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.
--Medical Staff Required: Yes
--No outreach, no telehealth
--4 Physicians and 4 APPs
--Supervision of APP not expected
--Medical Imaging, Lab & Pharmacy
--Average Daily Hospital Practice Census: 10-20 for both locations
--Demographics/Patient Population: All ages
--EMR: Epic Enterprise
--Required: BC Orthopedic Surgery, IA license or IMLC, fellowship trained, mustbe experienced, must be able to cover the 2 blocks of shifts above, clean background