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Bettendorf, Iowa

Orthopedic Surgeon - Traumatologist - Physician - Eastern Iowa/Western Illinois - $100,000 bonus

Orthopedic SurgeryIncludes callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$730,000,

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Description: YOUR BEST LIFE. OUR ONE PURPOSE We are looking for a full time, passionate Orthopedic Surgeon for Trauma & Fracture Care to join our growing team at MercyOne Genesis. Be part of a growing group committed to delivering exceptional patient care in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment. Enjoy the opportunity to build your perfect practice while benefiting from a robust referral stream. BREAK FREE FROM HUSTLE, BUSTLE & STRESS Enjoy a supportive team environment: Work alongside dedicated professionals in our multi-specialty medical group.

  • Create a practice you will love
  • Call 1:8
  • Advanced practice support in hospital and clinic The FUTURE includes YOU ·MercyOne Genesis, Davenport: a level III trauma center Additional surgical access planned for MercyOne Genesis ambulatory surgery center opening in Spring ‘26
  • New hospital planned for future in thriving Bettendorf community Join our orthopedic care team featuring: Non-surgical pain/joint care, Sports Medicine (surgical and non surgical), General Ortho, Spine, Hand and Podiatry! COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION/BENEFITS Two-year guaranteed salary: $730,000, plus production
  • Earning potential of $1million plus · $100,000 commencement bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Student loan assistance A PERFECT PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY Join us in the Quad Cities, on the banks of the Mississippi, minutes from the Quad Cities Airport. It is an easy drive to Chicago to the East (2.5 hours), and the University of Iowa to the West (1 hour), with safe neighborhoods and short commute times. The community celebrates a local festival scene, excellent schools (in the Quad Cities and surrounding areas), the Niabi Zoo, museums, fine arts and many outdoor recreational activities with a river view. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states.

Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services.

Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

Key Responsibilities

Provide expert orthopedic surgery focusing on trauma and fracture care within a collaborative multi-specialty environment. Manage patient care in both hospital and clinic settings, including call rotations.

Requirements

Must be a qualified Orthopedic Surgeon specializing in Trauma and Fracture Care. Ability to work in a level III trauma center and collaborate with a multi-specialty medical group.

Qualifications

Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma CareSurgical ProceduresClinical Practice

Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Career Context

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Orthopedic Surgeon Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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<$455k
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$455k-585k
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$622k
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$715k-845k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 6 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Orthopedic Trauma Surgeon

MultiCare Health System · Tacoma, Washington

$809k-$838k
#2

Orthopedic Surgeon | $50K Sign-On & Loan Repayment | Lakewood, NY

Healthcare United · Lakewood, New York

$645k-$731k
#3

Physician - Orthopedic Trauma Surgery - Duluth, MN

$622k
#4

Orthopedic Surgeon Philadelphia PA

$450k – $520k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.8this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Orthopedic Surgery listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 359 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Bettendorf

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$276k≈ 0.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,440/mo≈ 2% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
20 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.1
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Davenport-Moline-Rock Island, IA-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Trinity Health

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1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

4 weeks PTO
1 week CME
6 paid holidays
$6,000 annual CME allowance
Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance