No salary listed — similar Physician Assistant roles pay ~$120k (median of 28 jobs)

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University of Iowa
Iowa City, Iowa

Physician Assistant - Otolaryngology

Physician AssistantFull-Time
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

PA position in Otolaryngology at University of Iowa. Involves clinical care, collaboration with surgeons, and participation in education and research. No salary or schedule details provided.

Join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology in Iowa.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join University of Iowa as a Physician Assistant – Otolaryngology.

Key Responsibilities

The Physician Assistant will provide comprehensive clinical care, including diagnosis, treatment, and patient education within the Otolaryngology department. They will also collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to monitor quality outcomes and participate in departmental research and administrative projects.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited Physician Assistant program and hold current NCCPA certification. They must also be eligible for licensure by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

OtolaryngologyClinical assessmentDiagnostic proceduresTherapeutic proceduresPatient counselingInterdisciplinary collaborationMedical documentationQuality assessmentResearchPatient educationConflict managementStewardshipClinical expertise

Otolaryngology — Physician Assistant Career Context

In Iowa, Physician Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$110k across 188 listings, vs ~$140k nationally (21,929 listings).

Physician Assistant pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100) — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

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This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.

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Sign-on bonus
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