Hand Surgeon — Ames, Iowa

Ortho Conditioning; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

ASC ownership potential

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

McFarland Clinic is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to join Ames, Iowa’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty group. You will provide hand and upper-extremity care with the support of a broad referral network and a direct path to clinic partnership and ASC ownership.

The role offers a high-volume workload with on-site ASC access, a collaborative team, and a competitive compensation structure designed to reward productivity.

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
• Completion of an ACGME Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Hand Surgery Fellowship.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible by ABOS; Iowa medical license eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Provide surgical and non-surgical care for hand, wrist, and upper extremity pathologies.
• Access a newly built Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) equipped with orthopedic support staff.
• Maintain an equitable 1:10 on-call rotation.
• Collaborate with an integrated team including physical/occupational therapy and APPs.
• Join a high-volume, multi-specialty group with a track to partnership and ownership.

Education

MD or DO degree

ACGME Orthopedic Surgery Residency

Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship

Job description

McFarland Clinic PC Ames, Iowa Full Time Jun 9, 2026 · Jun 9, 2026

Location: Ames, Iowa, United States (On-site)
Job Type: Private Practice (Physician-Owned Multi-Specialty Clinic)
Target Audience: Fellowship-Trained, Board-Eligible / Board-Certified (BE/BC) Orthopedic Hand Surgeons

Job Summary

McFarland Clinic is seeking a fellowship-trained, Board-Eligible or Board-Certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon to step into an established, high-volume practice in Ames, Iowa. As a member of Iowa’s largest physician-owned and governed multi-specialty group, you will join a comprehensive Orthopedic and Sports Medicine team. This position offers an immediate volume of hand and upper extremity cases, supported by a vast internal referral network, with a direct track to full partnership and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) ownership.

Job Description & Scope of Practice

In this role, you will provide specialized surgical and non-surgical care for a diverse patient population presenting with hand, wrist, and upper extremity pathologies.

• Surgical Infrastructure: Access a newly built, state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) equipped with the latest surgical technology and dedicated orthopedic support staff.
• On-Call Responsibilities: Enjoy an excellent work-life balance with an equitable 1:10 call rotation schedule.
• Practice Environment: Direct collaborative access to an integrated team of physical therapists, occupational hand therapists, and advanced practice providers (APPs).
• Patient Volume: Walk into a busy, pre-existing patient base drawn from an expansive multi-specialty referral network spanning central Iowa.

Requirements

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited institution.
• Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Orthopedic Surgery Residency and an Orthopedic Hand Surgery Fellowship.
• Board-Certified or Board-Eligible (BC/BE) by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS).
• Eligible for an unrestricted medical license to practice in the State of Iowa.
• Both experienced surgeons and incoming new graduates / fellows are highly encouraged to apply.

McFarland Clinic offers a highly competitive financial structure designed to reward productivity while providing upfront security:

• Competitive guaranteed initial compensation commensurate with experience.
• Upfront stipend or a generous, forgivable educational loan package.
• Clear, defined timeline to clinic partnership and fractional ASC ownership.
• 401(k) plan with robust profit-sharing contributions.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Paid malpractice insurance, CME allowance, and relocation assistance.

About the Employer & Location

McFarland Clinic is Iowa’s largest physician-owned multi-specialty clinic, dedicated to delivering Extraordinary Care, Every Day. With a legacy of clinical excellence, we provide care across dozens of medical specialties to communities throughout central Iowa.

Living in Ames, Iowa: Ames is a vibrant, family-friendly university city centered around Iowa State University. Consistently ranked among the best college towns in the United States, Ames offers a unique blend of cultural, athletic, and entertainment amenities paired with excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, and an exceptionally low cost of living.

All inquiries and applications will be handled with strict professional confidentiality.

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