Orthopedics Physician

ATC West Healthcare Services is seeking a Board-Certified Locum Orthopedic Surgeon to provide clinic, surgical, and trauma call coverage during two required date blocks in March and April, with potential for ongoing coverage. The provider will deliver comprehensive orthopedic care including inpatient rounding, consults, surgery, and 24-hour call coverage. This is a Level III trauma center serving a large regional population with strong APP and ancillary support. Dates / Schedule Required Coverage Blocks (must cover both):March March April April Schedule Details:Clinic: Monday Friday, 8:00 AM 5:00 PMCall: 24-hour call coverageIncludes call coverage plus follow-up clinic visitsOngoing coverage potential Job Details & Responsibilities Clinical & Surgical Duties:Inpatient rounding on post-operative patientsInpatient and ED consultsOperating Room proceduresTrauma and orthopedic call coverageFollow-up care in clinicRequired Procedures/Services:Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacementsSurgical procedures of the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and footTrauma care and fracture managementSports medicine and related orthopedic disordersPractice Environment:Trauma Level III facility4 physicians and 7 APPs (APP supervision required)Average hospital census: 160 patients/day (primarily consults)2 exam rooms + 3 cast rooms per providerStrong ancillary support (nursing, cast techs, schedulers, reception)EMR: EpicMedical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsiteTeaching opportunities (IM/FM residents and PA students)Serves 16 surrounding counties (population 200,000+) Required Skills & Qualifications Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery (Board Eligible not accepted)Clean malpractice and background history (Self-Query NPDB required within 30 days)Active Iowa license or Active IMLC (LOQ required)Must cover both required date blocksMust be proficient in total joint replacements and full-spectrum orthopedic surgical procedures including trauma and fracture careAbility to supervise Advanced Practice ProvidersThis opportunity is ideal for an experienced orthopedic surgeon comfortable with trauma coverage, total joint procedures, and managing both inpatient and outpatient orthopedic care.