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Posted 30 July, 2026

Orthopedic Surgeon- Mason City, Iowa- $861k comp package in year 1

Trinity Health
Swaledale, IA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for an Orthopedic Surgeon

Our organization in Mason City, Iowa, is seeking a Board Certified/Board Eligible Orthopedic Surgeon to become a part of our Orthopedic department. We are a physician-owned, multi-specialty group dedicated to providing exceptional healthcare.

Opportunity Highlights
  • Join a collaborative team of 4 surgeons, 5 Physician Assistants, and a specialized occupational therapist focused on hand therapy.
  • Participate in 36 days of on-call duties each year.
  • Primary call responsibilities are managed by Physician Assistants.
  • We welcome candidates with expertise in General Orthopedics and any subspecialty.
  • Your workweek will include both clinic and surgical days.
  • Surgeries will be performed at MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital, as well as at the Ambulatory Surgery Center located on the same campus.
  • Engage in outreach opportunities at one of our 7 critical access hospitals within our 14-county network.
  • Our primary service area serves approximately 260,000 residents.
  • We are a Level III Trauma Center equipped with helicopter services.
Compensation and Benefits
  • Annual salary of $661,826 plus production incentives (with a 2-year guarantee).
  • A generous bonus package totaling $200,000.
  • Opportunity for a 2-year track to become a shareholder.
  • Potential earnings exceeding $1 million annually.
  • Investment opportunities in the Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC).
  • Relocation assistance provided.
  • Comprehensive benefits package, including paid malpractice insurance, continuing medical education (CME), paid time off (PTO), health, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, health savings account (HSA), disability coverage, and a generous retirement contribution from the employer.
About MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center
  • A regional health system serving 14 counties, which includes MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center, 7 critical access hospitals, and 42 clinics across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
  • A teaching hospital offering Family Medicine and Internal Medicine Residency Programs, as well as Cardiology and Interventional Cardiology Fellowships and a Pharmacy Residency.
  • The network serves a population of approximately 260,000.
Qualifications
  • Must be Board Certified/Board Eligible; certification is required within 3 years of eligibility.
  • We encourage H1B and J1 visa candidates to apply.
  • All offers are contingent upon successful completion of references, background checks, pre-employment physicals, and drug screenings.
  • A graduate from an accredited medical or osteopathic medical school is required.
  • Completion of a relevant residency program demonstrating competency as a physician.
  • Must be eligible to obtain medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center-North Iowa.
  • Strong communication skills are essential.
  • Ability to work effectively within a team environment.
  • Must hold or be eligible for a physician license in the State of Iowa, along with an Iowa Controlled Substance Certificate and a Federal DEA Certificate.
About Mason City, Iowa
  • Population of approximately 30,000, making it the largest urban center in northern Iowa.
  • Located just 2 hours from both Minneapolis and Des Moines.
  • Home to excellent public and parochial schools, ranking in the top 15% nationally for academic achievement.
  • Rich in history, music, and architecture, known for its connection to "The Music Man" and the last remaining Frank Lloyd Wright hotel in the world.
  • Community amenities include Lime Creek Nature Center, an indoor ice arena, a fine arts museum, a performing arts theater, a regional orchestra, an aquatic center, a YMCA fitness center, a library, an 18-hole golf course, bike trails, and numerous outdoor recreational activities.
  • The cost of living is 24% lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • A safe, family-friendly community with a short 5-10 minute commute to the clinic from anywhere in Mason City.
  • Municipal airport offering daily direct flights to and from Chicago.
  • Just 8 miles from Clear Lake, a resort community with abundant outdoor activities such as fishing, boating, skiing, and award-winning beaches.

Join us in a practice where your skills are valued, where physicians are respected members of the community, and where you and your family can thrive in an exceptional lifestyle.