Trauma Surgeon Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Facility in Iowa

LocumTenens.com; Maxwell (IA); On-site; USD 248,000 - 331,000; Full time

Job summary

LocumTenens.com in Iowa is seeking a board-certified trauma surgeon to cover day and night shifts at a large regional hospital and trauma referral center known for handling complex, high-acuity cases. The role offers exposure to advanced surgical, critical care, emergency, and specialty services within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

On-site coverage is required with night-call responsibilities; prescriptive authority is required.

Responsibilities

• The trauma surgeon will provide coverage during day and night shifts, with night call responsibilities required as part of the assignment.
• Clinicians must maintain on-site availability to respond to trauma activations and surgical cases.

Job description

This large regional hospital and trauma referral center serves patients from both urban and rural communities. The facility is known for managing complex and high-acuity cases, offering advanced surgical, critical care, emergency, and specialty services within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Clinicians work alongside a diverse, cross-specialty team to provide a wide range of inpatient and procedural interventions.

This Job at a Glance

• Job Reference Id:ORD-225966-MD-IA
• Title:MD
• Dates Needed:January - Ongoing
• Shift Type:Day Shift;Night Shift
• Assignment Type:Clinic;OR
• Call Required:Yes
• Board Certification Required:Yes
• Job Duration:Locums

About the Facility

This large regional hospital and trauma referral center serves patients from both urban and rural communities. The facility is known for managing complex and high-acuity cases, offering advanced surgical, critical care, emergency, and specialty services within a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. Clinicians work alongside a diverse, cross-specialty team to provide a wide range of inpatient and procedural interventions.

About the Facility Location

The area surrounding this facility offers clinicians on assignment access to a range of cultural and recreational attractions. Highlights include a nationally recognized farmers' market, a sculpture park, a zoo, a theme and water park, and a science center that draws more than 300,000 visitors annually. The region maintains a presence in minor league sports spanning baseball, football, hockey, and basketball, and hosts events such as the Principal Charity Classic and races at Iowa Speedway. The Iowa State Fair is an additional destination, featuring livestock shows, concerts, rides, and local food offerings.

About the Clinician's Workday

The trauma surgeon will provide coverage during day and night shifts, with night call responsibilities required as a component of this assignment. Clinicians must maintain on-site availability throughout each assigned coverage period to respond to trauma activations and surgical cases.

Additional Job Details

• Case Load/PPD:TBD
• Support Staff:Full Staff
• Call Ratio/Schedule:Night call
• Location Type:On-Site
• Prescriptive Authority Required:Yes
• Government:No