Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Surgery - Orthopedic in Mason City, IA

Doctor of Medicine | Surgery - Orthopedic
Location: Mason City, IA
Employer: Wellhart, LLC
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: 11/2/2026

About the Position

We are seeking a highly skilled Orthopedic Surgeon Physician for a 60-day assignment in Iowa, starting on Dec 23, 2023. Our client requires coverage for 24-hour call with follow-up clinic duties. This role involves performing total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, various hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures, as well as managing trauma injuries, fracture care, and sports medicine. Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.
• Execute hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures.
• Manage trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other related disorders.

• Board Certifications: Orthopaedic Surgery
• EMR: Epic
• Setting: Inpatient
• Call Schedule: Clinic and 24-hour call coverage
• Patients Per Day: 160
• LOA: 60 Days
• Staffing Mix: 4 Physicians, 7 Advanced Practice Providers. Supervision of APPs is expected. Physician Nurse Ratio: 1 nurse/provider, 3 cast techs/7 providers. Ancillary Staff: 3 Reception/7 providers, 2 Surgery Schedulers/7 providers.

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities