Locums - Mason City, Iowa, PA Cardiothoracic Surgery Opening
Assignment DetailsCoverage Dates:
- August 10 - 12 8a-5p all daysAugust 13 - 16 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call for the 15th and 16th ending at 0700 on the 17thOctober 5 - 11 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call for the 10th and 11th ending at 0800 on the 12thOctober 26 - 31, 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on the 31st ending at 0700 on Nov 1stNovember 23 - 28, 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on the 26th and 28th, ending at 0700 on the 29thDecember 21 - 31, 8a-5p and night call, 24-hour call on the 26th and 27th
- Mon-Fri = 8a-5p + weeknight call (all nights)
- Sat-Sun = 24 Hour On Call
- Ongoing opens needing coverage: Yes
Clinical ResponsibilitiesProvide cardiothoracic surgery support in both clinic and hospital settingsAssist with and manage cardiothoracic surgical casesPerform endoscopic vein harvesting (EVH)Participate in post-operative care and patient managementAverage surgical volume: 125 CABG cases annually (few emergent)Collaborate with surgical team and support staffDocument all care in EMR
Call CoverageWeeknight call: Every night during assignmentWeekend call: 24-hour coverageSpecific dates include 24-hour call on June 7 and June 13
Practice SettingLevel II Trauma CenterCardiothoracic surgery program with established case volumeTeam-based surgical environment
RequirementsBoard Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) - RequiredPA License - Open to ALL candidates (a new Physician Assistant license is only taking 4-6 weeks right now) Minimum 2 years cardiothoracic surgery experience - RequiredEVH experience - RequiredCertifications: ACLS, BLS - RequiredMust be able to cover listed dates - Required
Why Mason City, IowaMason City offers a welcoming Midwestern community with a strong healthcare presence and affordable lifestyle.
Affordable cost of living with a family-friendly environmentRich architectural history, including Frank Lloyd Wright designsAccess to parks, trails, and outdoor recreationTight-knit community with a slower-paced lifestyleRegional hub for healthcare services in Northern Iowa
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