Locum Physician Assistant; PA - Emergency Medicine in Hawarden, IA

Physician Assistant | Emergency Medicine Location: Hawarden, IA Employer: Wellhart, LLC Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Contract Duration: 7 Days Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Wellhart, LLC to find a qualified Emergency Medicine PA in Hawarden, Iowa, 51023!

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 24, 2026. This ED/IP hybrid program features consecutive 24-hour onsite shifts, including both emergency department and inpatient responsibilities as the sole provider.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  Iowa
• Facility Type:
  Critical Access Hospital
• Start Date:
  
  Jan 24, 2026
• LOA: 7 days
• Provider Type Needed:
  Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant
• Schedule:
  
  24-hour onsite shifts (12pm–12pm, last day handoff between 12-3pm)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Perform all procedures in the Emergency Department and inpatient setting
• Serve as the sole provider during 24-hour shifts
• Initiate rounds at 8 am with a multidisciplinary team (social worker/case manager, pharmacist, nursing)
• Conduct weekly rounding for swing bed patients to discuss transition of care
• Manage acute care for conditions such as CHF, cellulitis, COPD, and gastrointestinal cases
• Admit and round on patients
• Ensure appropriate length of stay (1-3 days acute/swing 8-10 days)
• Collaborate with hospital staff to ensure high-quality patient care

Additional Information

• Minimum 2 years of autonomous experience required
• Must be licensed to practice as a Physician Assistant in Iowa
• Board certification in Emergency Medicine required
• Experience and comfort working independently in both ED and inpatient settings
• Ability to perform all relevant procedures
• Average length of stay and acuity details as described

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.

About Wellhart, LLC

Wellhart 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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