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STATUS Health Partners

Physician Assistant (PA-C) Emergency Medicine Job in Rural ER

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 5 days ago

Location: Fairfield, IA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 3 days ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.

$127,130 / year median in Iowa

+12% projected growth

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Job Description

STATUS Health Partners has a job opening for a Physician Assistant (PA-C) in their low volume emergency department in Fairfield, Iowa. This opportunity is located approximately 2 hours from Quad Cities and 2 hours from Des Moines, Iowa.

Annual ED Volume:

7,992 patients Epic EMR Double coverage position alongside ED physician 10 hour shifts General and Orthopedic Surgery on site 5 days a week Outstanding specialty services available for consult and follow-up care 1099 independent contractor status Qualifications

ATLS, ACLS, & PALS

Previous EM experience required Facility Highlights Jefferson County Health Center opened in 1912 and moved into a new state-of-the-art 25 bed hospital in April of 2009. JCHC is among the top-rated hospitals nationwide for patient satisfaction. They have also been recognized as a Top Workplace seven times by the Des Moines Register. Community Highlights Fairfield is a vibrant community and economic force, blending its rich heritage and small-town qualities with the diversity, cultural richness, and economic opportunities of a thriving city. Hike the Fairfield Loop Trail, explore the independent shops in the historic downtown square, visit the Carnegie Museum, grab a meal at internationally inspired eateries, or just relax and enjoy the outdoor spaces like Whitham Woods or Lamson Woods State Preserve.

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In person