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Mason City, Iowa

Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Physician

Critical Care MedicineFull-Time

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Job Description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Description:

  • Name of Employer: Mercy Clinics, Inc., D/B/A MercyOne Medical Group Central Iowa
  • Job Locations: 1000 4th St SW, Mason City, IA 50401; 250 S Crescent Dr., Mason City, IA 50401
  • Hours: Full-time

Job Duties

Provide surgical care for patients with acute injuries, life–threatening conditions, and urgent general surgical needs. Works with a multidisciplinary team to provide continuous, high-level patient care. Evaluate and stabilize patients with traumatic injuries and acute conditions. Perform both emergency open and minimally invasive surgical procedures. Develop and implement treatment plans.

Required Minimum Position Qualifications: Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic or foreign equivalent

Applicant must also have: Must be licensed or eligible for licensure to practice medicine in Iowa. Successful completion of Critical Care Fellowship.

To apply: Email resumes to Lisa Anderson: lisa.k.anderson@mercyhealth.com Ref, Job Title: Trauma, Emergency General Surgery, Surgical Critical Care Physician, Reference #: 000013

THIS NOTICE IS BEING POSTED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FILING OF AN APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT ALIEN LABOR CERTIFICATION. ALL APPLICANTS SHOULD REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE EMPLOYER. ANY PERSON MAY PROVIDE DOCUMENTARY EVIDENCE BEARING ON THE APPLICATION TO THE REGIONAL CERTIFYING OFFICER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AT THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS: U.S. Department of Labor; Office of Foreign Labor Certification; 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Room N-5311; Washington, DC 20210

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.

Key Responsibilities

The physician will provide surgical care for patients with acute injuries and life-threatening conditions while working within a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities include evaluating and stabilizing trauma patients and performing both emergency open and minimally invasive surgical procedures.

Requirements

Applicants must hold a Doctorate in Medicine or Osteopathic medicine and have successfully completed a Critical Care Fellowship. Candidates must also be licensed or eligible for medical licensure in the state of Iowa.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Trauma surgeryPatient stabilizationMinimally invasive surgeryOpen surgeryTreatment planningMultidisciplinary collaborationAcute injury management

Critical Care Medicine — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Physician listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 84% have no call, 46% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

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Living in Mason City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$165k
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.