Family Medicine PA *SIGN ON BONUS*
Listed compensation
$110K - $151K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Family Medicine Nurse or Pediatric Physician Assistant to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in West Burlington, IA!
Position Highlights
- Work/Life Balance: flexible & consistent schedule within clinic hours of M/T/W/Th: 7AM - 6 PM; Fri: 7am - 5 PM
- Full-Time Role: 36 patient contact hours, 4 admin hours per week seeing on average 18-20 patients per day
- Full supportive provider team includes: 2 physicians, 3 advanced practice providers
- Financial Support: $120,000 sign on bonus with 5-year commitment. Eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through state & federal programs
- Competitive Salary: $110,000 - $151,000 based on experience, plus quality and productivity incentives
- EHR: Ochin Epic
Benefits
- Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available.
- Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month
- Continuing Education: 5-10 paid days and $1,500-$2,700/year based on experience
- Paid Time Off: 20-28 PTO days per year, plus 7 paid holidays.
- Retirement Plans: 403b retirement plan – 4% of salary plus an additional 1% if the employee contributes 2%; 457 plan eligible
- What is a community health center (FQHC)?
- The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations.
With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.
Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!
Requirements
- What you’ll need
- BLS certification
- Mandatory Reporter for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
- At least one year of clinical experience preferred
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.
Key Responsibilities
Provide care at a community health center, seeing an average of 18-20 patients per day. Collaborate with a supportive provider team including physicians and advanced practice providers.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Family Medicine PA *SIGN ON BONUS* at Iowa Primary Care Association a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Family Medicine (PA) — ranked against 803 active Family Medicine (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Family Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context
Iowa Primary Care Association ranks #7 of 10 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 25 active listings.
Of the 50 active Family Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 4% are remote, 68% have no call, 84% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine (pa) | ranked against 803 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$151k | Family Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Family Medicine listings in Iowa | 26 active | 825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 4% remote · 68% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Iowa Primary Care Association | silver tier, 79/100 · #7 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index25 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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