Lucrative Cardiothoracic Surgery in Mason City, IA
Updated 7/15/26
Mason City, Iowa, United States
Physician Assistant
Surgery-Thoracic
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Location: Iowa
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Overview:
A Level II trauma facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide coverage for both scheduled clinic duties and call. This role requires strong experience in cardiac surgery, including vein harvesting and operative support.
Compensation:
$200/hr
Assignment Details:
Start: June 7, 2026
Ongoing coverage available
Schedule:
June 7 (8:00 AM) – June 14 (8:00 AM)
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM + night call
Weekends: 24-hour call
Call ratio: 1:2
Ongoing dates available
Practice Details:
Setting: Hospital (Level II Trauma Center)
EMR: Not specified
Mix of clinic, OR support, and call coverage
Cardiothoracic surgery program with moderate case volume
Case Volume:
~125 CABG cases annually (few emergent)
Responsibilities:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
Provide inpatient and perioperative patient care
Participate in clinic coverage
Take weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call
Collaborate with surgical team and hospital staff
Requirements:
Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Required
Active Iowa License – Required
Minimum 2 years Cardiothoracic Surgery experience – Required
EVH experience – Required
ACLS and BLS – Required
Clean malpractice/background – Required
NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) – Required
Must be able to cover listed dates – Required
Credentialing:
Must be able to obtain privileges prior to start
Location: Iowa
Job Type: Locum Tenens
Overview:
A Level II trauma facility is seeking a Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant to provide coverage for both scheduled clinic duties and call. This role requires strong experience in cardiac surgery, including vein harvesting and operative support.
Compensation:
$200/hr
Assignment Details:
Start: June 7, 2026
Ongoing coverage available
Schedule:
June 7 (8:00 AM) – June 14 (8:00 AM)
Weekdays: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM + night call
Weekends: 24-hour call
Call ratio: 1:2
Ongoing dates available
Practice Details:
Setting: Hospital (Level II Trauma Center)
EMR: Not specified
Mix of clinic, OR support, and call coverage
Cardiothoracic surgery program with moderate case volume
Case Volume:
~125 CABG cases annually (few emergent)
Responsibilities:
First assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures
Perform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)
Provide inpatient and perioperative patient care
Participate in clinic coverage
Take weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call
Collaborate with surgical team and hospital staff
Requirements:
Board Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) – Required
Active Iowa License – Required
Minimum 2 years Cardiothoracic Surgery experience – Required
EVH experience – Required
ACLS and BLS – Required
Clean malpractice/background – Required
NPDB Self-Query (within 30 days) – Required
Must be able to cover listed dates – Required
Credentialing:
Must be able to obtain privileges prior to start
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service