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Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Physician- Waterloo, IA

UnityPoint Health·Waterloo, Iowa

Full Time·On Site·5-10 yrs·Posted 5 months ago
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The physician will manage upper extremity conditions across both inpatient and outpatient settings, utilizing a flexible work week that incorporates dedicated surgery days at the hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). Support will be provided by mid-level practitioners (NP/PA) as the surgeon works as a team member to serve the community's health needs.

Overview Orthopedic Surgery – Hand Surgery Physician - Waterloo, IA UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for a Hand Surgeon to join our team in Waterloo, IA Choose a career that matters at UnityPoint Health.

At UnityPoint Health, we believe that our patient-centered vision and physician-driven philosophy, along with our one team approach, ensures every patient knows just how much they matter to this world.

Commitment to our team has earned us recognition as a Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare 2022 by Becker’s Healthcare and among America’s Best Employers By State in Iowa, Illinois and Wisconsin.

Come be an essential part of our core purpose—to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

At UnityPoint Health, you matter.

UnityPoint Health – Allen Hospital is a 204-bed, community hospital serving the Cedar Valley.

Allen Hospital is the busiest hospital in the Cedar Valley.

We care for more inpatients, outpatients, emergency patients and cardiac patients than any other hospital in our 10-county service area.

United Medical Park and Prairie Parkway offer outpatient care in facilities that are built for your comfort and convenience.

Full-time multi-specialty opportunity Efficient, well-supported clinic located at United Medical Park an ambulatory campus which also has a Multi-specialty ASC attached Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00AM-5:00PM Great work/life balance 204 bed Hospital, Level 3 trauma center with established Hospitalist Team 16 bed ICU with intensivist

Responsibilities

Management of Upper extremity conditions in the inpatient as well as the outpatient setting. Flexible work week-with built in surgery days at hospital and ASC. Midlevel support (NP/PA) Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve.

Qualifications

MD or DO Fellowship trained in Hand surgery. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery Hold an unrestricted medical license in the state of Iowa Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the Advanced Practitioners field of practice Eligible to work in the United States We offer: Initial guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program Attractive incentive package A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in. Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation. A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Support and development opportunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience. A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing what’s right for the people we serve. Community Details: Waterloo and Cedar Falls comprise a metro area of more than 160,000 residents who are proud to call the Cedar Valley home. These two cities are just minutes apart, and though they’re intertwined by shared geography and regional pride, each boasts its own unique history and attractions. Whichever city you choose to plant your roots, you won’t have to go far to enjoy the amenities of the other – an added benefit of life in the Cedar Valley! Please contact Tina Dalton, Physician and Provider Recruiter at 319-231-0962 or tina.dalton@unitypoint.org

Requirements

Candidates must possess an MD or DO degree and be fellowship-trained in Hand Surgery, along with being Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery. Applicants are also required to hold an unrestricted medical license in Iowa and have the necessary authority to prescribe medications.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Teamwork
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Inpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care
  • Surgery
  • Hand Surgery
  • Medical License Management
  • Upper Extremity Conditions Management

Benefits

  • Malpractice insurance
  • CME allowance
  • Generous time off
  • Retirement contributions

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
5-10 yrs
Location
Waterloo, Iowa
Posted
Feb 20, 2026
Closes
Jul 9, 2027
Application
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UnityPoint Health

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