Physician Assistant- Emergency Medicine Opportunity

Location: Elkader, IA

About the Area:
Elkader is a charming small town in northeastern Iowa known for its scenic setting along the Turkey River. It offers a peaceful rural lifestyle with abundant outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and strong Midwest values.

Facility

This medical center is part of a respected healthcare network providing essential emergency and inpatient services to the Elkader community. The facility features modern exam rooms, medical imaging, laboratory and pharmacy services, and an integrated EPIC EMR system.

Job Details

• PRN coverage needed for select dates from December 2025 – May 2026

• APP serves as sole provider covering both the Emergency Department and Med/Surg units

• Team structure includes 2 physicians and 1 APP

• Nursing Support: 1 provider + 2 RNs, with ancillary support from 1 Paramedic, and occasional CNAs/NPNs

• Responsible for emergency care, inpatient services, and skilled care procedures

• 2 exam rooms per provider with medical imaging, lab, and pharmacy onsite

• Average ER volume: 3.6 patients/day

• Average Med/Surg census: 1.4 patients/day

• EMR: EPIC

• Temporary privileges available (Emergency Privileges not permitted)

• Must be Board Certified with an active Iowa license

• DEA and CSR required

Dates Needing Coverage

• 12/24/25 7p – 12/26/25 7a

• 12/26/25 7p – 12/28/25 7p

• 12/31/25 7p – 1/1/26 7a

• 1/1/26 7p – 1/2/26 7a

• 1/6/26 4p – 1/7/26 7a

• 1/9/26 7p – 1/11/26 7p

• 1/13/26 7a – 1/14/26 7a

• 1/14/26 7p – 1/15/26 7a

• 1/16/26 3p – 1/18/26 7p

• 1/20/26 7a – 1/21/26 7a

• 1/21/26 7p – 1/22/26 7a

• 1/23/26 7p – 1/25/26 7p

• 1/27/26 7a – 1/28/26 7a

• 2/3/26 7a – 2/4/26 7a

• 2/4/26 7p – 2/5/26 7p

• 2/10/26 7a – 2/11/26 7a

• 2/11/26 7p – 2/12/26 7a

• 2/13/26 7p – 2/15/26 7p

• 2/27/26 7p – 3/1/26 7p

• 3/4/26 7p – 3/5/26 7a

• 3/6/26 7p – 3/8/26 7p

• 4/3/26 7p – 4/5/26 7p

• 4/10/26 7p – 4/12/26 7p

• 5/22/26 7p – 5/24/26 7p

Additional Information

• Inpatient responsibilities: Yes

• Outreach: No

• Telehealth: No

• Supervision of APPs: Not required

• Procedures: Emergency care, inpatient care, skilled care

• Medical Imaging, Lab, Pharmacy: Onsite

Compensation

$120–$130 per hour, with weekly pay and malpractice coverage included.