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Iowa Primary Care Association
West Burlington, Iowa

Family Medicine PA *SIGN ON BONUS*

Physician Assistant 8.3 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

$110K - $151K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations and weekend coverage.

Posted 6mo ago

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

Patient CareTeam CollaborationMedical KnowledgeCommunication SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

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.

Family Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 5% in family medicine (pa)ranked against 803 Family Medicine (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$110k–$151kFamily Medicine median $126k (middle half $110k–$155k)36 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$149k in purchasing powerIowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Family Medicine listings in Iowa26 active825 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 4% remote · 68% no call · 84% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Iowa Primary Care Associationsilver tier, 79/100 · #7 of 10 for payTop Employers work-life index25 active listings
Implied production pay~$250k$50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (803 Family Medicine (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), CMS Physician Fee Schedule; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Physician Assistant Jobs

31 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

31 jobs · 25 employers
10
<$145k
4
$145k-165k
12
$165k-185k
3
$185k-205k
2
$205k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

28 jobs · 25 employers
401k / retirement match
86% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
50% this job
Loan repayment
18% this job
Relocation assistance
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$171k-$218k
#2

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$195k-$212k
#3

Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) – Mobile Primary Care

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#4

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 8.3
Among the best 10% of Family Medicine (PA) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 803 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Iowa Primary Care Association

Hospitals and Health Care
Des Moines, Iowa
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

$120K Sign-On Bonus
Loan Repayment up to $50K
20-28 PTO Days
CME Allowance ($1,500-$2,700)
403b with 4% Match
Health/Dental/Vision
Malpractice Coverage
Wellness Reimbursement

Living in West Burlington

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$179k≈ 1.6× annual pay
Median resident rent
$800/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.