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Physician Assistant - Ortho
About the Role
Outpatient orthopedic role. Day shift only. Work in positive team environment. Serve Iowa community.
Join Avera Health as a Physician Assistant - Ortho in Cresco, Iowa. Location: Cresco, IA Worker Type: Regular Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America) Join Our Team! At Regional Health Services, we strive to create a positive, team-oriented work environment for our staff.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program required.
- Successful completion of certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
- Current licensure in the State of Iowa as a Physician Assistant.
- Three years' experience in an outpatient setting required.
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only. Work with Avera Health in Cresco, Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
The Physician Assistant will work collaboratively with primary care physicians, orthopedic surgeons, and general surgeons to provide quality patient care. Responsibilities include performing delegated medical functions within an outpatient clinical setting.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Physician Assistant - Ortho at Avera Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Orthopedic Surgery (PA) — ranked against 317 active Orthopedic Surgery (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
Clinicians in this score range report high career satisfaction and sustainable workloads. This is an ideal fit for providers who prioritize long-term career longevity.
Orthopedic Surgery — Physician Assistant Career Context
In Iowa, Orthopedic Surgery listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$94k across 11 listings, vs ~$140k nationally (373 listings).
Orthopedic Surgery pay on WeekdayDoc is down 9.0% 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
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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