Job Description

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Davenport, IA
Employer: Rhino Medical
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 2 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Davenport, Iowa Orthopedic Surgeon – Sports Medicine Permanent Placement Opportunity
Level III Trauma Center • Advanced Arthroscopy • Sports Injury Care

Rhino Medical is leading the charge seeking a fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine physician for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity supporting a high-volume regional referral hospital in Davenport, Iowa. This role offers the chance to develop and shape a comprehensive sports medicine program within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment focused on active adults and athletes.

This opportunity places physicians within a modern orthopedic practice featuring dedicated OR access, robust APP support, and a strong referral network from primary care, urgent care, and athletic programs. Providers benefit from a balanced clinical environment with advanced arthroscopy, ligament reconstruction, cartilage restoration, and shoulder and knee surgery.

For orthopedic surgeons seeking immediate case volume, long-term scheduling stability, and the autonomy to build a thriving sports medicine service, this position represents a premier locum tenens opportunity in the Quad Cities region.

Opportunity Highlights

• Location: Davenport, Iowa
• Assignment Type: Locum Tenens
• Setting: Regional referral hospital
• Coverage: Ongoing

Schedule & Coverage

• Shared call rotation: 1:8 evenings/weekends
• Dedicated OR access with no additional shift hours confirmed
• Robust APP support in a collaborative care model

Clinical Scope

• Fellowship-trained orthopedic sports medicine care for athletes and active adults
• Advanced arthroscopy and sports surgery (shoulder, knee, hip optional)
• Ligament reconstruction and cartilage restoration procedures
• Comprehensive management of sports-related injuries and conditions

Practice Environment
This expanding orthopedic practice supports a Level III Trauma Center environment with dedicated OR access and a multidisciplinary team including physical therapists, trainers, primary care, emergency medicine, anesthesia, and pain management. The referral base is strong, originating from primary care, urgent care, and athletic programs, fostering immediate case volume and long-term growth potential.

Requirements

• MD (Doctor of Medicine)
• ABOS Board Certified or Board Eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
• Fellowship trained in Orthopedic Sports Medicine
• Eligible for Iowa and Illinois medical licenses
• Skilled in arthroscopic and open sports surgery (shoulder, knee; hip optional)
• Active DEA registration

Why Physicians Move on This

• Immediate case volume in a high-volume referral environment
• Opportunity to build and lead a sports medicine program
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary practice with dedicated OR access

Why Providers Choose Rhino Medical

• Weekly direct deposit
• AAA-rated malpractice coverage
• Concierge recruiter communication
• Transparent process from presentation through placement
• Long-term relationship focus

Apply today with your updated CV to secure upcoming coverage dates.

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