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Hospitalist Physician Assistant

Employer
Ascend Medical Staffing
Location
Not Specified, Iowa
Salary
2400.00 - 2400.00
Closing date
Jul 3, 2026
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Specialty
Hospital Medicine, Nocturnist
Position Type
NP/PA
Hours
Full Time
Organization Type
Hospital / Medical Center
Employment Type
Permanent

Job Details

This is Don Awbrey with Ascend Medical Staffing. We are seeking an Advanced Practice Provider serving in a Hybrid Hospitalist/EM role to cover a facility in Iowa later this month!

Locum Hospitalist Opportunity

Critical Access Hospital Iowa

Dates: January , 2026



Schedule: 24-hour shifts (12:00 PM 12:00 PM)
Call: 24/7 call coverage while on shift


Credentialing: Approximately 60 days


Setting: 25-bed Critical Access Hospital


Facility & Volume
  • Average Daily Census: 4 6 medical patients
  • ED Volume: 2,500 2,700 annually (6 8 encounters/day)
  • Beds:
    • Acute: 10
    • Swing: 7
    • ICU: None


Clinical Scope
  • Common Diagnoses: CHF, COPD, Cellulitis, GI
  • Subspecialty Support: Cardiology, Pulmonology, Infectious Disease (telemedicine)
  • Ancillary Services: On-site lab and imaging
  • EMR: Thrive Software with TruBridge


Workflow & Rounding
  • Morning rounds begin between 7:00 8:00 AM
  • Interdisciplinary rounds at 8:00 AM
  • Weekly swing-bed rounding for transitions of care
  • Overnight admissions (11:00 PM 6:00 AM) via transition orders
  • High-acuity admissions require immediate bedside evaluation


Orientation & Travel
  • Orientation: Weekday only, 4 hours
  • Rate flat fee of $2400 for each 24 hour period.
  • Travel: Hotel covered for first night; rental car or mileage provided


Provider Requirements
  • Minimum 2 years autonomous hospitalist experience
  • Must be comfortable with:
    • Vent management
    • Emergent intubations (logs required)
    • Central lines
    • Inpatient and ED procedures
  • Clean malpractice history required


Don Awbrey
National Account Manager Ascend Medical Staffing
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