Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic Surgery Physician Assistant

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 &

1. 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