# Orthopedic Hand Surgeon - Iowa

> Commonwealth Medical Services · Davenport, United States · Full-time · Posted 2026-01-21

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** West - MercyOne

## Description

### **Orthopedic Hand Surgeon**

### **Position Summary**

The Orthopedic Hand Surgeon provides comprehensive evaluation, surgical, and non-surgical treatment of conditions affecting the hand, wrist, and upper extremity. This role includes management of traumatic injuries, degenerative conditions, congenital abnormalities, and work-related or repetitive-use disorders. The surgeon works collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered orthopedic care.

### **Key Responsibilities**

-   Evaluate and treat disorders of the hand, wrist, and upper extremity
-   Perform elective and emergent surgical procedures within the scope of hand surgery
-   Manage traumatic injuries, including fractures, tendon, nerve, and soft tissue injuries
-   Provide non-operative care such as injections, splinting, and rehabilitation planning
-   Interpret diagnostic imaging and test results
-   Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
-   Participate in call coverage for hand and upper-extremity trauma as required
-   Collaborate with therapists, advanced practice providers, and referring physicians
-   Educate patients and families regarding conditions, treatment options, and recovery
-   Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant medical documentation
-   Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and clinical education activities

### **Practice Setting**

-   Hospital and outpatient clinic settings
-   Elective and urgent surgical care environments
-   May include trauma or emergency department consult coverage

### **Qualifications**

-   MD or DO from an accredited medical school
-   Completion of an accredited Orthopedic Surgery residency
-   Fellowship training in Hand Surgery (orthopedic or plastic surgery–based)
-   Board certified or board eligible in Orthopedic Surgery
-   Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state
-   DEA registration or eligibility

### **Skills & Competencies**

-   Advanced surgical expertise in hand and upper-extremity procedures
-   Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
-   Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
-   Commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care
-   Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment

### **Work Environment**

-   Orthopedic surgical practice
-   Multidisciplinary, team-based care model
-   Diverse patient population with a wide range of hand and upper-extremity conditions

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