APP - OB/GYN - Waterloo, IA
Employment Type: Full time
About the Role
Advanced Practice Provider (APP) position within the OB/GYN Clinic at MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center in Waterloo, Iowa. MercyOne Waterloo OB/GYN is a well-established, patient-centered women's health practice dedicated to providing comprehensive obstetric and gynecologic care throughout all stages of life. The APP will join a collaborative team of experienced OB/GYN physicians, advanced practice providers, nursing staff, and support personnel committed to delivering high-quality care to women across Northeast Iowa.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive women's healthcare services including:
- Gynecology:
- Annual wellness examinations
- Preventive care and health screenings
- Contraceptive counseling and management
- Evaluation and treatment of common gynecologic conditions
- STI screening and treatment
- Management of abnormal pap results and follow-up care
- Obstetrics:
- Routine prenatal visits
- Postpartum follow-up care
- Patient education and counseling
- Care coordination with OB physicians and specialists
- Monitoring low-risk pregnancies under established protocols
- Procedures:
- Pelvic examinations
- Pap smears
- Endometrial biopsies
- IUD insertion and removal
- Other office-based procedures consistent with training and experience
- Serve a diverse patient population including:
- Adolescent gynecology
- Reproductive-age women
- Prenatal patients
- Postpartum patients
- Menopausal and post-menopausal women
Team Environment
The APP will work closely with:
- Board-certified OB/GYN physicians
- Certified nurse midwives
- Experienced nursing staff
- Referral Coordinators
- Women's health specialists
- Maternal-fetal medicine consultants when needed
Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program
- Current Iowa licensure or ability to obtain
- Women's Health, Family Practice, or related experience preferred
- Board certification required
- Strong commitment to patient-centered care and teamwork
Benefits
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits
- Retirement savings plan with employer contributions
- CME allowance and paid CME time
- Malpractice coverage
- Generous paid time off
- Relocation assistance (if applicable)
Schedule
- Monday through Friday clinic schedule
- No hospital call requirements
- Opportunity for excellent work-life balance
Community Highlights
Waterloo and Cedar Falls offer the perfect blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Enjoy:
- Affordable cost of living
- Excellent schools
- Family-friendly communities
- Extensive recreational opportunities
- Vibrant downtown districts
- Easy access to Des Moines, Iowa City, and Minneapolis
Why MercyOne Waterloo?
Join a respected regional healthcare system that values collaboration, quality care, and provider well-being. This is an excellent opportunity for an APP who is passionate about women's health and looking to make a meaningful impact in a growing practice.