Locum PA – Orthopedic Surgery | $145/hr + Free Travel & Lodging | Mason City, IA

📍 Location: Mason City, Iowa
💰 Pay Rate: $145/hr
🛡️ Malpractice: Comprehensive malpractice coverage provided
🛏️ Travel & Lodging: Complimentary accommodations and travel

🩺 Job Description:
Bring your orthopedic expertise to a high-demand locum role in Mason City, IA, where a bustling surgical team needs a Physician Assistant (PA) in Orthopedic Surgery for upcoming coverage. This is your chance to work in a hub hospital serving over 200,000 people across 16 counties—with a team that values collaboration and clinical excellence.

You'll be involved in OR procedures, trauma care, post-op rounding, and ED/inpatient consults. New grads are welcome, and you’ll have access to full support staff including cast techs, nurses, and schedulers.

🗓️ Schedule & Dates:

• Start: August start still possible

• Shift: Mon–Fri (8a–5p)

• Call: Weeknight + 24-hr weekend call

• Coverage Dates:

  • Aug 8–18

  • Aug 29–Sept 10

  • Sept 19–Oct 1

  • Oct 10–20

  • Nov 1–10

  • Nov 24–Dec 1

  • Dec 12–Jan 1

🛠️ Key Responsibilities:

• Clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call

• Rounding on post-op patients, consults, and OR assistance

• No telehealth

• Teaching opportunities (PA students, IM/FM residents)

🏥 Practice Highlights:

• 4 ortho surgeons + locum support

• 1 nurse/provider, 3 cast techs per 7 providers

• Imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite

• 2 exam rooms + 3 cast rooms per provider

• EMR: GE Centricity (clinic), EPIC (hospital)

• Procedures: Total joint replacements, fracture care, sports medicine, hand/wrist/foot/ankle surgeries

✅ Requirements:

• BC/BE

• Clean malpractice history

• Active IA license or IMLC LOQ

• Updated CV and available coverage dates

🌟 Why This Role?
This is a well-supported, high-impact orthopedic locum role where your surgical and clinical skills are truly valued. With top-tier compensation, no overhead costs, and plenty of OR action, it's the perfect opportunity to gain experience, support a strong team, and explore beautiful North Iowa—all while earning $145/hr.