Surgery - Orthopedic Locum job in Mason City, IA

We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for an ongoing locum tenens engagement. This facility serves as a regional hub for 16 surrounding counties (200,000+ population) and requires a high-level generalist to manage trauma call, elective surgeries, and clinical follow-ups.

Position Overview

• Start Date: March 13, 2026

• Duration: Ongoing

• Schedule: * Clinic: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.

• Call: 24-hour call coverage with follow-up clinic visits.

• Mandatory Date Blocks:

• Block 1: March 13 (0700) – March 24 (0700)

• Block 2: April 23 (0700) – April 28 (0700)

Clinical Responsibilities

• Inpatient: Post-op rounding, inpatient/ED consults, and OR time.

• Clinic: Managing 10–30 appointments/day (consults, rechecks, post-ops, and procedures).

• Average Daily Census: ~160 patients hospital-wide (mainly consults for Ortho).

• Staffing: 4 Physicians & 7 APPs (Supervision of APPs is required).

• Teaching: Opportunity to work with IM/FM residents and PA students.

Technical & Facility Details

• EMR: Epic.

• Exam Rooms: 2 exam rooms and 3 cast rooms per provider.

• Ancillary: 1 Nurse per provider; 3 Cast Techs, 3 Receptionists, and 2 Schedulers shared per 7 providers.

• Imaging: Full onsite Medical Imaging, Lab, and Pharmacy.

Submission Requirements [MANDATORY]

• Board Certification: Must be Board Certified (BE not accepted).

• Licensure: Active Iowa (IA) License or IMLC (please upload Letter of Qualification/LOQ).

• Availability: Must be able to cover both requested date blocks.

• Compliance: Clean malpractice/background. Self-Query NPDB pulled within the last 30 days must be uploaded at the time of presentation.

• Skills: Must be proficient in:

• Total Joint Replacement: Hip, knee, and shoulder.

• Surgical Procedures: Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot.

• Trauma/Sports: Fracture care and general musculoskeletal disorders.