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Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

Adelphi Staffing·Mason City, Iowa

$1 - $1/mo·Unknown·On Site·2-5 yrs
·Posted 23 days ago
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About the role

Provide clinical and call coverage for cardiothoracic surgery in an inpatient setting. Manage patient care including nights and weekends as part of a 1:2 call ratio.

JOB OVERVIEW Profession

  • Physician
  • Assistant
  • Specialty:
  • PA -
  • Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic
  • Surgery
  • Job
  • Type:
  • Locum
  • Tenens
  • Location:
  • Mason
  • City,
  • Iowa
  • Service
  • Setting:
  • Inpatient
  • Coverage
  • Type: Clinical +
  • Call
  • Coverage
  • Period: Aug 10, 2026 –
  • Ongoing
  • Shift
  • Schedule: Mon – Fri, 8a – 5p + weeknight call; Sat –
  • Sun, 24-hour call
  • Call
  • Ratio: 1:2
  • Reason for
  • Coverage:
  • Supplemental
  • Coverage
  • Travel,
  • Lodging, and
  • Malpractice
  • Insurance: Covered COVERAGE DATES Sep 07 – Sep 11, 2026 (8a-5p) Sep 28 – Oct 02, 2026 (8a-5p) Oct 05 – Oct 11, 2026 (8a-5p and night call; 24-hour call Oct 10-11) Nov 23 – Nov 28, 2026 (8a-5p and night call; 24-hour call Nov 26 & 28) Dec 21 – Dec 31, 2026 (8a-5p and night call; 24-hour call
  • Dec 26-27)
  • PATIENT
  • Information
  • Patient
  • Demographics:
  • Adult
  • Average
  • Daily
  • Volume: 1-2 surgical cases per day
  • Admissions:
  • Yes
  • Rounding:
  • Included
  • Case
  • Mix: CABG, EVH, open valvular surgery, thoracic procedures (thoracotomy, lobectomy)
  • Facility
  • Information
  • Trauma
  • Level:
  • Level 2
  • Privileges &
  • Compliance
  • Hospital
  • Privileges
  • Required: Yes REQUIRED PROCEDURES CABG EVH Open valvular surgery Thoracotomy Lobectomy

JOB REQUIREMENTS Board

  • Board
  • Certified
  • PA-C
  • Licenses: Active Iowa License (or eligible to obtain; processing time 4-6 weeks)
  • Certifications:
  • ACLS,
  • BLS
  • Experience:
  • Minimum 2 years of
  • CT
  • Surgery experience
  • Other
  • Qualifications: Clean malpractice/background; NPDB Self-Query Report within 30 days

Duties & Responsibilities

Assist in cardiothoracic surgical procedures, including CABG, EVH, open valvular surgery, thoracotomy, and lobectomy Provide daily first-assist coverage in the operating room and manage inpatient care (ICU/floor) Participate in weekday night call and weekend 24-hour call for cardiothoracic surgery emergencies Manage preoperative and postoperative patient evaluations and rounding Collaborate with attending surgeons, nurses, and other team members to ensure comprehensive patient care

Benefits

  • Travel
  • Malpractice Insurance
  • Lodging

Posting details

Employment type
Unknown
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1 - $1/mo
Location
Mason City, Iowa
Posted
Jul 5, 2026
Closes
Jun 4, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Adelphi Staffing

Adelphi Staffing connects organizations with top talent in healthcare, technology, education, and office administration. Our brands — Adelphi Locums, Healthcare, Education, and Workforce — provide specialized recruitment in locum tenens, clinical staffing, educational support,...

Salary listed on 70 jobs
IndustryStaffing and Recruiting
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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