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: 10/19/2026

About the Position

LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Orthopedic Surgery MD in Mason City, Iowa, 50401!

Our client in Iowa is seeking a skilled Orthopedic Surgeon Physician for a 60-day assignment, commencing Jun 23, 2026. This role involves 24-hour call coverage with follow-up clinic duties, focusing on a comprehensive range of orthopedic procedures. The Physician will manage cases encompassing total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements, various surgical procedures for the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot, as well as trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other related disorders, within clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call settings.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement procedures.
• Conduct surgical procedures for the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot.
• Manage trauma injuries, provide fracture care, and treat sports medicine conditions and other disorders.
• Handle clinical, surgical, and trauma/orthopedic call cases.

Additional Information

• Board Certification: Orthopaedic Surgery
• EMR System: Epic
• Schedule: 24-hour call coverage and follow up clinic. 7a-7a

Benefits

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

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension.

Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.

Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart's ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.

Whether you're a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:

*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.

Join the Wellhart team!

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