Pays $110k–$120k$6k below the Physician Assistant market median of ~$126k (29 jobs)

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Curana Health
Cass Township, Iowa

Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant

Physician Assistant 8.0 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsNo nightsFull-Time
Posted 53m ago · Verified live

About the Role

No nights or weekends. Primary care for seniors in SNF and senior living communities. $110K-$120K. Iowa.

Join Curana Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Senior Care, No Nights in Cass Township, Iowa, United States.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary range: $110,000 to $120,000 annually.
  • Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Company-paid short- and long-term disability
  • Comprehensive malpractice coverage
  • UpToDate subscription
  • CME support
  • Generous paid time off
  • Quality incentives with bonuses

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • On-site position.
  • No call required.
  • No weekends required.
  • Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers no call requirements, weekends off, day shifts only. Work with Curana Health in Cass Township, Iowa, United States.

Key Responsibilities

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant will perform comprehensive patient assessments, develop treatment plans, and manage chronic conditions within senior living facilities. They will also coordinate care with facility staff and families while maintaining accurate electronic medical records.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a valid Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant license and current board certification in their field. A Master's degree in Nursing or Physician Assistant Studies is required, along with strong communication and leadership skills.

Qualifications

Education
Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Patient assessmentTreatment planningChronic disease managementCare coordinationPatient educationElectronic medical record documentationQuality improvementClinical leadershipInterpersonal skillsProblem-solvingCommunication skillsPreventive care

Geriatric Medicine — Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 48 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 50% have no call, 67% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $131k in an average-cost state. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Curana Health a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 5% in Physician Assistant roles — ranked against 3,825 active Physician Assistant roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 8.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles. No call coverage keeps hours predictable.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 29 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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About Curana Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Austin, TX
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Company-paid short- and long-term disability
Comprehensive malpractice coverage
UpToDate subscription
CME support
Generous paid time off
Quality incentives with bonuses