Physician assistant pay in Iowa
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Posted pay on PA Career Hub · Iowa PA jobs: median $124,000 (25 postings) · Cardiothoracic Surgery: median $219,000 (44 postings) · Pay Index
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 (physician assistants, 29-1071). Salary guide
Credentials
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- Iowa PA license Boards typically ask for current NCCPA certification, a background check and verification of any other licenses you hold. Issuing board: Iowa Board of Physician Associates
- BLS certification A short emergency-care course: BLS (basic life support).
Iowa has joined the PA Licensure Compact, which will let PAs licensed in another member state practice here with a compact privilege; privileges are expected to open in early 2027. To prescribe controlled substances in Iowa, a PA also needs a Controlled Substances Act (CSA) Registration from the Iowa Board of Pharmacy (Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing), on top of DEA registration.
Full Job Description
Sumo Medical Staffing is recruiting an experienced Cardiothoracic Surgery physician assistant to work locum shifts in Mason City, IA. Starting in 8/10/26, the role offers ongoing work with a competitive market rate and benefits.Dates Needing Coverage: 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 27thMon-Fri = 8a-5p + weeknight call (all nights)Sat-Sun = 24 Hour On CallOngoing opens needing coverage: Yes The Cardiothoracic Surgery Role:Dates- 8/10/26, August, October, November and December shifts availableSchedule- Clinic and night call and 24-hr on callCardiothoracic surgery role- Cardiothoracic surgery and EVH experience requiredLevel II trauma Requirements of the CT Surgery role: IA state license; active, unrestrictedBoard certifiedCertifications- BLS or ACLS2 years of NP Cardiothoracic experienceBenefits:Competitive Market Rate (rate based on availability, experience and certifications)Housing and transportation needs covered for some assignments.Malpractice insurance providedOur specialist recruitment team will support you every step of the way through application to credentialing to starting in your new role.Rewarding referral scheme – earn extra income by recommending other healthcare professionals to Sumo Medical Staffing.What are the next steps?If you are a trained Nurse practitioner or physician assistant in Cardiothoracic surgery in Mason City, IA, we would love to hear from you – please click apply now and we will be in touch. If you would like more information on the role or would like to speak to us about the roles we have available, please send your CV to Antonio.gaitan@sumostaffing.com or call (or) text me on 801-251-0528. About Sumo Medical Staffing:SUMO Medical Staffing specializes in locum tenens placement for temporary and permanent positions in hospitals, private practices, government facilities, and medical centers across the United States. We are dedicated to placing the most qualified physicians and advanced practice providers (APP) in all specialties such as psychiatry, internal medicine, hospitalist, family medicine, Anesthesia, ER/urgent care, pediatrics, and many more.Please note, your information will not be shared without your prior approval.JOB TYPE: 1099- LOCUMSJOB NUMBER: 50817(Join or Login to see Contact Name)SUMO Medical StaffingSenior RecruiterProviding a better experience801-251-0528 Direct Line | 800-742-3429 Fax[link removed][link removed]71 East Wadsworth Park Drive, Draper, UT, 84020 NALTO member since 2007
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