Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a Family Medicine Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide primary care services at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in Waterloo, IA.

About the Health Center:

Join the dynamic and hardworking medical team at an outpatient community health center, where they provide an integrated care model that includes dental, pediatrics, behavioral health, pharmacy, lab, all under one roof!

The long-tenured staff is dedicated to delivering high-quality care and ensuring access to healthcare for their community.

Role Details:

• Clinic Hours: M-F: 8AM - 6PM; S:10AM - 5PM (schedule within these hours will be discussed)
• Full time position: 36 patient contact hours, 4 admin hours
• Sees on average 21 patients per day
• Provider team includes: 2 FM physicians, 1 FM ARNP

Duties:

• Provides client education to promote wellness and support disease management process.
• Prescribes and dispenses medications.
• Document accurately all assessments, interventions, client/family responses, medication dispensed or prescribed, procedures, treatments and other data in medical record.
• Communicates test results and follow-up to patient.
• Provides or participates in education for the client and family by assessing learning needs, formulating a teaching plan and initiating a teaching plan to meet the needs of the client.
• Coordinates client care by triaging phone calls regarding urgency of appointments, and schedules hospital admissions and testing.
• Maintains knowledge of available community resources.
• Uses all available resources for diagnosis and treatment in an appropriate and cost efficient manner.

Requirements

• Nurse Practitioner:
• Graduation from an accredited/approved NP program
• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Nursing as a NP
• Physician Assistant:
• Graduation from an accredited AMA-approved PA program and/or certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
• Licensed by the Iowa Board of Professional Licensure; licensed to practice in Iowa.
• BLS certification
• Mandatory Reporter for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
• Clinical experience preferred

Benefits

• Student Loan Repayment Programs: Eligible for $50,000 in student loan repayment in exchange for 2 years of service. With option to renew.
• Competitive Salary: $108,750 based on experience, plus quality and productivity incentives.
• Licensing/Certification Reimbursement: State, DEA, Iowa CSA Reimbursement provided.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, flexible spending available, and employee assistance program available.
• Continuing Education: 40 hours/$1,500/year
• Paid Time Off: 160 PTO hours, 56 sick hours, and 16 family sick hours per year, plus 9 paid holidays.
• Retirement Plans: 401k

Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!

Application process:

• Upload your resume/CV via the apply button.
• We will reach out to set up an initial 15-20 minute phone interview - to learn about your interest and experience, and share about the role.
• Your information is then shared with the health center to consider!