PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT
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Job Description
About the Role
Join Eastern Iowa Health Center as a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT in United States. PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT - FAMILY MEDICINE Cedar Rapids, IA $101,670.40-$162,240.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide general pediatric medical care, working collaboratively with providers, nurses, and other multidisciplinary team members.
- Develop and implement a comprehensive plan of care that includes interventions and treatments to attain expected outcomes using evidence
- Athena AMAZING
Requirements
- Physician Assistant license to practice in the State of Iowa required.
- Iowa Certificate of Controlled Substances, Federal DEA, and current CPR certification. Eastern Iowa Health Center is an equal opportunity employer and makes decisions related to
Benefits & Compensation
- Athena AMAZING BENEFITS
- Guaranteed Annual Salary
- 4 Weeks of Paid Time Off
- 8 Paid Holidays
Work Schedule
- Full-time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Eastern Iowa Health Center as a PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT at Eastern Iowa Health Center a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Primary Care physician assistant listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, flexible scheduling.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
This Primary Care position at Eastern Iowa Health Center is open to physician assistant candidates.
Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.
Compensation Analysis
Eastern Iowa Health Center lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $102k to $162k annually.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in United States.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Flexible scheduling options available
- Transparent compensation ($102k–$162k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Pediatric Medical Care, Collaborative Work, Patient Health Data Collection, Health Histories Assessment, Physical Evaluations, Diagnostic Tools Utilization, Plan of Care Development, Evidence-Based Strategies. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Primary Care role.
Core responsibilities: The Physician Assistant will provide general pediatric medical care, collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to assess and treat the physical, social, and emotional health needs of individuals and families. This includes developing and implementing comprehensive, evidence-based plans of ca...
Benefits package: Guaranteed Annual Salary, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.
About WeekdayDoc
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Benefits & Perks
Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Flexible scheduling (Schedule control protective)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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