Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Trauma Surgery - $280 to $300 per hour

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$280 to $300 per hour
About The Position

Locum Tenens Opportunity - Trauma Surgeon (Level II Trauma Center)

Iowa
Start Date: ASAP (on-site by end of August)

Schedule:

• 15 shifts/month - mix of 12-hour day and night shifts

• In-house trauma call (7-day blocks of 12-hour nights)

• Clinic hours and OR time built into the shift

• Trauma night backup call split with the team

Practice Setting:

• Level II Trauma Center

• EMR: Epic

• Patient Population: Adult/Geriatric

• Imaging, lab, and pharmacy available on-site

• Teaching environment with resident rotations

• Procedures include trauma surgery and outpatient follow-ups

Team Support:

• 7 Trauma Surgeons

• 12 Advanced Practice Providers (No APP supervision required)

Requirements:

• Board Certified (can consider truly board-eligible candidates)

• Fellowship trained in Critical Care

• Active Iowa medical license

• Must be capable of handling full-scope trauma (not just EGS)

1. Cultivate meaningful relationships with patients from diverse backgrounds and communities, enriching your clinical experience and cultural competence.
2. Embrace remote work options in telemedicine or virtual healthcare settings, leveraging technology to deliver care from anywhere while maintaining professional engagement.
3. Engage with peers and colleagues in collaborative learning environments, sharing insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to patient care.
4. Strategically plan your career trajectory by leveraging locum assignments to gain experiences and skills that align with your long-term professional goals.
5. Work in environments that prioritize diversity and inclusion, promoting equitable healthcare practices and fostering a sense of belonging for both patients and healthcare providers.