🩺General Surgery PA Locum – $160/hr | 24-Hour Shifts | Trauma + OR Coverage in Mason City, IA
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Job description
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.
đź“… Schedule Highlights:
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Start Date: July 2025
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Shifts: 14 per 28-day period
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Shift Length: 24 hours (12 onsite + 12 on-call)
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Call Required: Yes
đź©» Role Details:
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Duties:
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First assist in OR (laparoscopic, open, robotic surgery)
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ED & inpatient consults
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Endoscopy
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Trauma call coverage
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Post-op rounding and clinic follow-ups
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Team:
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2 Surgeons + 1 Acute Surgicalist
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2 Advanced Practice Providers
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Support: Full ancillary team, EPIC EMR, lab, imaging, and pharmacy
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Patient Census: Avg 160 patients/day
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Teaching: Opportunity to work alongside IM/FM residents from University of Iowa
📝 Requirements:
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Board-Certified PA – REQUIRED
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Active Iowa license or Compact License – REQUIRED
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Surgical and trauma experience highly preferred
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Must be comfortable working independently with supervision available
đź’Ľ Compensation & Benefits:
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Pay Rate: $160/hr + Nightly call
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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.