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As of Aug 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for associate orthopedic locum tenens in the United States is $19.01, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $20.19 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectAssociate Orthopedic Locum TenensOrthopedic Surgeon
CredentialsMedical degree, orthopedic residency, state license, possibly temporary or locum tenens certificationMedical degree, orthopedic residency, board certification, state license
Work EnvironmentTemporary assignments in various healthcare facilities, flexible schedulingPermanent practice or hospital employment, specialized clinics
Employer & Industry UsageStaffing agencies, healthcare facilities seeking temporary coverageHospitals, private practices, clinics

Associate Orthopedic Locum Tenens professionals typically work on temporary assignments, providing flexible coverage for orthopedic departments. Orthopedic Surgeons usually hold permanent positions with specialized practices or hospitals. The main difference lies in the employment type and duration, with locum tenens roles offering short-term flexibility and surgeon roles offering long-term stability.

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Locum Orthopedic Surgeon - Mason City, IA

Lancesoft INC

Mason City, IA • On-site

Other

Re-posted 6 days ago

Job description

We are seeking a Board-Certified Orthopedic Surgeon for a high-priority locum assignment in Mason City, Iowa, covering two required date blocks in March and April. This is an excellent opportunity with strong clinical support, Level III trauma exposure, and Epic EMR.

⭐ Position Overview

  • Position Type: Locum Tenens

  • Specialty: Orthopedic Surgery

  • Location: Mason City, IA

  • Open Positions: 1

  • Priority: High

  • Schedule:

    • Clinic Days: Monday–Friday

    • Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

    • On Call: Yes (24-hour call)

    • Weekends: N/A

REQUIRED Coverage Dates

⚠️ Candidate must be able to cover both blocks

  • March 13 @ 7:00 AM – March 24 @ 7:00 AM

  • April 23 @ 7:00 AM – April 28 @ 7:00 AM

Practice & Call Details

  • Inpatient rounding on post-op patients

  • Inpatient & ED consults

  • OR coverage

  • 24-hour orthopedic call with follow-up clinic on own patients

  • Trauma Level: III

  • Average Hospital Census: ~160 patients/day (mainly consults)

  • EMR: Epic

Team & Support

  • Physicians: 4

  • Advanced Practice Providers: 7

  • APP Supervision Required: Yes

  • Staffing Support:

    • 1 nurse per provider

    • 3 cast techs / 7 providers

    • 3 receptionists / 7 providers

    • 2 surgery schedulers / 7 providers

  • Exam Rooms: 2 exam rooms + 3 cast rooms per provider

Required Procedures & Skills

Candidates must be comfortable performing:

  • Total hip, knee, and shoulder replacements

  • Hand, wrist, knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, and foot surgeries

  • Trauma injuries & fracture care

  • Sports medicine and general orthopedic disorders

✅ MANDATORY Requirements

  • Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery ONLY (Board Eligible not accepted)

  • Active Iowa license OR Active IMLC (LOQ required)

  • Clean malpractice & background

  • NPDB Self-Query (pulled within 30 days at submission)

  • Ability to cover both required date blocks

  • Full procedural competency as listed above

✈️ Travel & Reimbursement

  • FlightsLodging

  • Rental Car

  • Mileage: IRS standard rate

Submission Requirements

  • Updated CV / Work History

  • Pertinent Skills Checklist

  • 2 current supervisory professional references

Interested providers must be submitted via the Trio VMS Portal.
This is a high-priority orthopedic locum assignment with excellent support and competitive rate caps.

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Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we're 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

1,001 - 5,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Herndon, VA, US

Year founded

2000

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