Job Description
Facility in Mason City, IA seeking Lucrative Orthopedic Surgery locums coverageMedical Center is seeking a Board Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for locum tenens coverage to support ongoing needs. This opportunity includes clinic coverage, inpatient care, surgical cases, and 24-hour orthopedic call. Candidates must be able to cover both required date blocks in March and April.Compensation:OrientationHourly $360/hrOvertime $450/hrNight Call $350 to include 2 gratis hours24 Hour On Call $2700 to include 4 gratis hoursCall Back $450/hour after gratis hoursHolidays 1.5x regular ratesPosition DetailsSpecialty: Orthopedic SurgeryPractice Setting: Hospital-based clinic, inpatient, and surgical coverageLocation:Mason City, IA (130 miles south of Minneapolis, MN)Coverage Type: Locum TenensTrauma Level: Level IIIRequired Coverage DatesCandidates must be available for both blocks below to be considered.March :00 AM March :00 AMApril :00 AM April :00 AMSchedule and CallClinic days: MondayFridayClinic hours: 8:00 AM 5:00 PM24-hour orthopedic call coverage required.Call includes inpatient and ED consults, trauma coverage, OR cases, and follow-up clinic visits for patients seen on call.Practice Environment 4 Orthopedic Surgeons in the group 7 Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) Supervision of APPs is expectedStaffing support includes:1 nurse per provider3 cast techs shared across 7 providers3 receptionists shared across 7 providers2 surgery schedulers shared across 7 providersFacility resources include onsite medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy services.Patient Volume and Demographics:Primarily consult-based for orthopedics)Appointment length ranges from 1030 minutes depending on visit typeHub hospital serving 16 surrounding counties with a population of 200,000Clinical Responsibilities and Required Procedures Providers must be able to perform the full scope of orthopedic services, including:Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacementsSurgical procedures involving the hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and footTrauma and fracture careSports medicine and treatment of other orthopedic disordersTeaching OpportunityIM and FM residency programsPA student rotations availableDocumentationEMR system: EpicTravel and Reimbursement Flights reimbursed up to $750 round trip (no upgrades permitted) Lodging reimbursed up to 1.5x the GSA rate average for the stay Rental car reimbursed up to $55/day (SUVs require preapproval for inclement weather) Mileage reimbursed at IRS standard rateRequirementsBoard Certified in Orthopedic Surgery required (Board Eligible not accepted)Active Iowa medical license or active IMLC with LOQ requiredClean malpractice and background requiredSelf-query NPDB report (pulled within the last month) required at presentationAbility to cover both required date blocks required and must be noted at name clearAbility to perform the full scope of required orthopedic procedures requiredAbout WhiteCoat Locums:- Physician owned and led agency- Highest-Pay rates on the market- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail- 100% transparent