This is a full-time General Surgeon role in Mason City, Iowa offering a $462K base salary plus $100K recruiting bonus with a hybrid compensation model moving to production-based pay after year 2. The position includes call 1:4 weekends and a rotating schedule of general and acute trauma surgery coverage with opportunities to teach in a Level III trauma, 346-bed community hospital.
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General Surgery Opportunity at MercyOne North Iowa: $462K Salary + $100K Bonus and SO MUCH MORE!
MercyOne is seeking a BC/BE General Surgeon to join its premier surgical team in Mason City, IA. This dynamic, high-volume, technologically advanced practice offers the full spectrum of surgical services, with opportunities to teach general surgery residents and medical students. J1 and H1B visa candidates are welcome to apply.
Opportunity HighlightsJoin the team of 3 General Surgeons, 1 Acute/Trauma General Surgeon, and 2 PA’s
Hybrid General/Acute Trauma Surgeon model- 2 weeks of full-scope general surgery, 1 week of acute/trauma surgery coverage, 1 week off, every month
Full scope: Surgical (laparoscopic, open, robotic), Endoscopy, Rounding & Clinic/ED consults
Potential Outreach at our critical access hospitals
Block OR time- we have 2 DaVinci XI Robots!
OR/ASC 3 days; Clinic 2 days
Call- 1:4 weekends
EMR: EPIC
2-year guaranteed base: $462,000/year + production; production based starting year 3
$100,000 Recruitment Incentive
Moving allowance- up to $15,000
Full benefits package starting day 1 of employment: health, dental, vision, short-term/long-term disability, paid malpractice & tail coverage, 401k/403b retirement match & additional 457b plan!
34 days of PTO when on base; 40 days of PTO when on production
$6,000 CME/year
MercyOne North Iowa General Surgery offers advanced, minimally invasive surgical care using state-of-the-art endoscopic and laparoscopic techniques. Our surgeons deliver high quality solutions tailored to each patient, using the latest surgical innovation. MercyOne North IA is committed to delivering compassionate care—before, during, and after every procedure ensuring the best possible outcomes for our patients.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 346-bed full-service community health system with a Level III trauma center. With 300+ physicians and providers, it serves more than 400,000 inpatients and outpatients annually. MercyOne North Iowa is a teaching institution offering residency programs in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, and fellowship in Cardiology, among others. MercyOne North Iowa holds management agreements with seven rural primary care hospitals, making it the premier rural health care delivery network of northern Iowa and southern Minnesota.
Mason City is conveniently located within driving distance of only 2 hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul and Des Moines and daily direct flights to Chicago. It is one of the most desirable cities with one of the low costs of living (state income tax going down to 3.8% 2025), outstanding nationally ranked school systems providing topnotch education, abundant with acres of park and trails or canoe/kayak in the Winnebago river that runs through the heart of Mason City. Just 10 miles from Mason City enjoy sailing and fishing in one of the largest natural spring-fed Clear Lake with 13.2 miles of shoreline. Downtown Mason City is dotted with local eateries, breweries, charming cafes and rich history, alongside national chains.
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To learn more contact:
Morgan Staley, Senior Provider Recruiter
Ph: (641) 428-6631 Email: Morgan.Staley@mercyhealth.com
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
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