NP / PA – Breast Center Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa | MercyOne
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Job Description
Employment Type: Full time
Shift: Description:
- Nurse Practitioner / Physician Assistant – Breast Center
- Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa | MercyOne
- NEW: Outpatient Breast Health APP Opportunity | Minimal Call | Strong Work-Life Balance
MercyOne Northeast Iowa is actively recruiting a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join our growing Breast Center in Waterloo, Iowa. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a specialty-focused, multidisciplinary environment supporting patients across the full continuum of breast health.
- Why This Role Stands Out (Top Candidate Search Keywords)
- Breast Health | Women’s Health | Oncology APP
- Outpatient NP/PA Opportunity
- Minimal Call + Weekday Schedule
- Multidisciplinary Care Team
- New Grad Friendly with Mentorship
Position Highlights
- 100% outpatient Breast Center practice
- Monday–Friday schedule (no weekends)
- Minimal to no call responsibilities
- Work alongside breast surgeons, radiology, oncology, and nurse navigators
- Manage patients from screening through survivorship
- Strong onboarding + mentorship program
- Ideal for APPs interested in oncology, surgery, or women’s health
- Clinical Responsibilities
- Conduct new patient visits, follow-ups, and high-risk breast assessments
- Review and communicate mammography, imaging, and biopsy results
- Provide education and counseling on breast conditions and treatment options
- Coordinate care with imaging, surgery, oncology, and genetics
- Support pre/post-procedure care and survivorship planning
Qualifications
- NP (FNP or AGNP) or PA-C certification
- Eligible for Iowa licensure
Interest or Experience In
- Breast Health
- Women’s Health
- Oncology or Surgery
- New graduates welcome with relevant clinical exposure
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + incentives
- Sign-on bonus + relocation assistance
Full Benefits Package
- Health, Dental, Vision
- Retirement with match
- CME allowance + paid time off
- Malpractice with tail
- Location: Waterloo & Cedar Falls, IA
- Top-rated Midwest communities with low cost of living
- Home to the University of Northern Iowa
- Family-friendly with excellent schools
- Trails, parks, and outdoor recreation
- Easy access to Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, and Minneapolis
About MercyOne
MercyOne is one of Iowa’s largest healthcare systems, offering a physician- and provider-led culture focused on quality, compassion, and community care.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.
Key Responsibilities
The provider will conduct new patient visits, follow-ups, and high-risk breast assessments while managing patients from screening through survivorship. They will also coordinate care across imaging, surgery, oncology, and genetics departments.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
Key Skills
Breast Health — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 36% are remote, 44% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Iowa is 87.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.6 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 13,991 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Nurse Practitioner median $138k (middle half $129k–$159k)290 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Iowa index 87.8 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Nurse Practitioner listings in Iowa | 172 active | 14,074 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 36% remote · 44% no call · 72% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend | +1.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Trinity Health | #18 of 24 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates NP / PA – Breast Center Waterloo & Cedar Falls, Iowa | MercyOne at Trinity Health a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 13,991 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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