Surgery - General Physician Assistant

Bring your surgical expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity setting in Mason City, Iowa! We're seeking a Board-Certified Physician Assistant with experience in general and trauma surgery for a locum tenens role starting July 2025. This opportunity offers $160/hr, a steady schedule of 14 shifts per month, and all travel, lodging, and malpractice expenses covered.

Work closely with a tight-knit surgical team in a hub hospital serving 16 counties, providing a mix of OR first assist, trauma coverage, inpatient rounding, and ED consults. If you're a skilled PA looking for a rewarding locum opportunity with real clinical impact this is it.

Schedule Highlights:

• Start Date: July 2025

• Shifts: 14 per 28-day period

• Shift Length: 24 hours (12 onsite + 12 on-call)

• Call Required: Yes

Role Details:

• Duties:

  • First assist in OR (laparoscopic, open, robotic surgery)

  • ED & inpatient consults

  • Endoscopy

  • Trauma call coverage

  • Post-op rounding and clinic follow-ups

• Team:

  • 2 Surgeons + 1 Acute Surgicalist

  • 2 Advanced Practice Providers

• Support: Full ancillary team, EPIC EMR, lab, imaging, and pharmacy

• Patient Census: Avg 160 patients/day

• Teaching: Opportunity to work alongside IM/FM residents from University of Iowa

Requirements:

• Board-Certified PA REQUIRED

• Active Iowa license or Compact License REQUIRED

• Surgical and trauma experience highly preferred

• Must be comfortable working independently with supervision available

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay Rate: $160/hr + Nightly call

• Malpractice, Travel & Lodging: Fully covered

Apply now to take the next step in your surgical career in beautiful northern Iowa where your skills will truly be valued.