About this opportunity
WhiteCoat Locums lists this Emergency Medicine Physician Assistant opportunity in elkader, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Facility in Elkader, IA seeking EM PA-c locums coverage Rates: $130/hr Opportunity Highlights PRN Schedule: Seeking coverage for various 10-hour, 12-hour, and 24-hour shifts, including multiple holiday and weekend blocks spanning December 2025 through May 2026.
Sole Provider Responsibility: Function as the sole provider for both the Emergency Department (ED) and the Med/Surg Inpatient Unit.
Low Volume: The facility is low volume:
ED Average: 3.6 patients per shift.
Med/Surg Inpatient Census: 1.4 patients per shift.
Support Staff: Supported by 2 RNs and 1 Paramedic per shift, plus occasional CNAs and NPNs.
EMR: The facility uses EPIC for charting.
Privileging: Temporary Privilege is an option to expedite the credentialing process.
Key Responsibilities Provide comprehensive care as the sole provider in the ED and Med/Surg units.
Manage Emergency Care, Inpatient, and Skilled Care cases.
Inpatient Responsibilities are required.
Manage the ED average of 3.6 patients and Med/Surg census of 1.4 patients.
Provider Requirements Board Status: Board Certified is REQUIRED.
Experience: Experience in Emergency Care and Inpatient Management is necessary.
Licensure: Active Iowa (IA) License is REQUIRED.
Certifications: Active DEA and CSR in hand are REQUIRED.
Background: Clean Malpractice/No Background issues are REQUIRED.
Start Date The first coverage block begins December 24, 2025.
About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency
Worksite address
elkader, IA, 52043, US
Who can apply
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