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Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Surgery - General​/ in Iowa

Job in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, 50320, USA
Listing for: LocumJobsOnline
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-02-10
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Surgeon, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant, Emergency Medicine Physician
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - General/Other in Iowa

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - General/Other
Location: Iowa
Employer:
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Locum Jobs Online  is working with  to find a qualified General Surgery MD in Iowa!
This Job at a Glance

  • Job Reference
    - -MD-IA
  • Title:

    MD
  • Dates Needed:
    Feb ongoing 1 week/month
  • Shift Type: 24-Hour Call
  • Assignment Type: OR; ER
  • Call

    Required:

    Yes
  • Board Certification

    Required:

    Yes
  • Job Duration:
    Locums
About the Facility

A facility is seeking a General Surgeon for locum tenens coverage.

About the Facility Location

The facility is located in Northern Iowa.

About the Clinician's Workday

This opportunity is for a board-certified general surgeon to provide coverage beginning in February on an ongoing basis, either one 7-day stretch per month or two 3-day weekends per month. Weekend coverage consists of 24-hour call from 7a-7a (Friday-Sunday), while weekdays run 7a-5p with potentially one weeknight call Monday-Thursday. The need is due to a retiring surgeon, joining a team of five permanent surgeons with an average volume of 20 cases per week across two surgical locations:
Mercy One Dubuque Medical Center and Tri-State Surgery Center. Mercy One utilizes Epic, is a Level II trauma center with nine ORs and two endoscopy rooms, while Tri-State Surgery Center uses paper charting. Full support services are available, and the case mix includes a broad range of general surgery procedures such as endoscopy, hernia repairs, appendectomies, colectomies, lumpectomies, sentinel node biopsies, cholecystectomies, ports, splenectomies, skin procedures, abscess I&Ds, venous procedures, and hemorrhoid treatments.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 20
  • Patient Population:
    Adults
  • Location Type:
    On-Site
  • Government:
    No
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Top Reasons to Choose a Locum Tenens Assignment

  • Bolster your CV with a diverse range of experiences, demonstrating adaptability, versatility, and a commitment to excellence.
  • Bridge employment gaps or transitions between permanent positions by taking on locum assignments, maintaining income and professional engagement during transitional periods.
  • Provide essential medical services to underserved communities or during staff shortages, ensuring consistent patient care nationwide.
  • Tailor patient care approaches to individual needs and preferences, free from institutional protocols or constraints, fostering patient-centered care and satisfaction.
  • Transition between full-time, part-time, or locum roles as your personal or professional circumstances evolve, maintaining career fluidity and adaptability.
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    Healthcare,  (MD),

    Location:

    Des Moines, IA-50320
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