Orthopedic Surgeon

JOB OVERVIEW

• Profession: Physician
  
• Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Job Type: Locum Tenens
  
• Location: Mason City, Iowa
  
• Service Setting: Inpatient/Outpatient
  
• Coverage Type: Clinical + Call
  
• Coverage Period: Jun 23, 2026 – Ongoing
  
• Shift Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p (Clinic) + 24-Hour Call
  
• Reason for Coverage: Supplemental Coverage
  
• Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered
  

• Patient Demographics: Hub hospital serving 16 counties, population 200,000+
  
• Average Daily Volume: Average Daily Hospital Census: 160 patients/day
  
• Admissions: Yes
  
• Rounding: Included
  
• Case Mix: Orthopedic surgery, joint replacement, trauma, sports medicine
  

• Trauma Level: Level 3
  
• EMR System: Epic
  
• Support Staff Available: RNs, Cast Techs, Reception, Surgery Schedulers, APPs (7 APPs)
  

• Hospital Privileges Required: Yes
  

• Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacement
  
• Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgical procedures
  
• Trauma injuries, fracture care, sports medicine, and other disorders
  

• Board: Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery
  
• Licenses: Active Iowa license or Universal License (IMLC)
  
• Other Qualifications: Clean malpractice and background; Must be available for December 23-28 coverage
  

• Provide inpatient rounding on post-op patients, inpatient and ED consults, and OR procedures
  
• Perform clinical and surgical duties including total joint replacements, hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgeries
  
• Manage trauma and orthopedic call coverage (24-hour call)
  
• Supervise advanced practice providers (APPs)
  
• Conduct follow-up clinic visits for post-operative patients