Hospitalist Physician Assistant

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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