LocumJobsOnline is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Hospitalist PA in Shenandoah, Iowa, 51601!
About The PositionWe are seeking a dedicated Hospitalist Physician Assistant for a 70-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa. Starting Aug 4, 2025, the role involves day shifts with responsibilities across hospital admissions from the ED, inpatient medical floor management, and patient care in the ICU.
Job Details
- Location: Iowa
- Facility Type: 25 Bed Critical Access Hospital
- Start Date: Aug 4, 2025
- LOA: 70 days
- Provider Type Needed: Hospitalist Physician Assistant
- Schedule: Day shifts, 7 on 7 off, as soon as credentialed
Responsibilities and Duties
- Admit patients from the Emergency Department
- Manage patient care on the medical floor and in the ICU
- Handle discharges directly from the medical floor
- Maintain accurate patient records using Allscripts EMR system
- Collaborate with a comprehensive specialty backup team including Anesthesia, Surgical Services, Radiology, OBGYN, Pediatrics, Neurology, Behavioral Health/Psychiatry, and Cardiology
Additional Information
- Iowa state license required
- Procedural experience preferred but not mandatory
- No specific board certifications required
Benefits
- Strong compensation
- Travel-related expenses covered
- A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
- Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities
What are Locum Tenens Jobs?
Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.
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About Wellhart, LLCWellhart was founded in 2018 with a mission to tackle the urgent healthcare staffing problem at commercial medical facilities and local, state, and federal government agencies. We're continuously adding new and highly-skilled MDs, CRNAs, nurse practitioners (NPs), and physician assistants (PAs) who work as anesthesiology professionals, hospitalists, emergency medicine professionals, and radiologists to our database.
Our mission is to consistently provide the most elevated level of quality staffing and to offer exceptional client/provider solutions. Wellhart’s ongoing goal is to establish positive, lasting partnerships between our skilled team of motivated professional recruiters, our invaluable providers, and our respected clients.
Whether you’re a new graduate just getting started, or a retiree looking to make some extra money, locum tenens provides benefits that appeal to skilled medical professionals of all ages and situations. Becoming a locum tenens provider allows you to:
*Travel the United States and see new places.
*Keep your skills sharp, while learning new ones along the way.
*Set your own schedule.
*Earn more money than permanent providers.
*Experience new practice settings.
*Make a difference in areas that are struggling with healthcare worker shortages.
Join the Wellhart team!
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