Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About the role
The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Family Medicine NP or PA to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Waterloo, Iowa. This role performs primary care to the community, offering a mix of well visits, acute care, and chronic disease management across the age spectrum. A community health center (FQHC) is the largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations, featuring an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, allowing patients to access coordinated care often under one roof.
Responsibilities
- Provide primary care services including well visits, acute care, and chronic disease management for patients of all ages.
- See an average of 12‑14 patients per day.
- Work as part of a multidisciplinary team that includes physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, an OB‑GYN, and a certified nurse midwife.
- Utilize the Epic electronic health record system.
Requirements
- Nurse Practitioner: Graduation from an accredited/approved NP program and licensure by the Iowa Board of Nursing as an NP.
- Physician Assistant: Graduation from an accredited AMA‑approved PA program and/or certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants; licensure by the Iowa Board of Professional Licensure to practice in Iowa.
Benefits
- Eligible for federal student loan repayment programs.
- Relocation reimbursement options available.
- Reimbursement for licensing and professional subscriptions.
- Comprehensive insurance: medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short‑term disability, long‑term disability, and flexible spending.
- Continuing education reimbursement.
- Paid time off: 160 hours of PTO + 7 days sick leave per contract year, plus 7 paid holidays (+2 floating holidays).
- Retirement plan: 401(k) with up to 5% employer contribution.
- FTCA malpractice insurance coverage.
Pay
Competitive salary: base salary $112,000+ depending on experience, with quarterly production incentives available.
Schedule
Clinic hours: Monday, Tuesday, Friday 8 am‑5 pm; Wednesday, Thursday 8 am‑8 pm. Schedule: 5‑day work week with one evening per week (11:30 am‑8 pm).