Pays maximum of $138,600 — Nurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (322 jobs) · Above average in Family Medicine (NP) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 2,032 in this specialty)
Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
About the Role
4-day work week. Thursday off. $92K–$139K. FQHC. Serve underserved.
Join Primary Health Care as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant in Des Moines, Iowa. Are you looking for an opportunity to do amazing work helping others? You've come to the right place.
Key Responsibilities
- Codes patient encounters accurately. Maintains and monitors electronic medical records including history, physical exams, progress notes, and discharge summaries. Ensures complete documentation of medical records within the designated PHC time frame.
- Completes appropriate correspondence, phone calls, referral documentation, prior authorizations, refills, and letters to patients and referring providers within the designated time frame established by PHC.
- Actively participates in process improvement work and quality measures consistent with organizational priorities. Collaborates with Patient Care Team members to ensure effective and efficient functioning of the team.
- Follows and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements including, but not limited to, risk management, medical records/peer review, accreditation requirements and federal, state, and local regulations.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program.
- Experience with and demonstrates patient centered care.
- Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with ability to multi task in a fast-paced environment.
- Detail oriented with high degree of accuracy.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: maximum of $138,600
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
Work with Primary Health Care in Des Moines, Iowa.
Licensure & Certifications
Candidates must be graduates of an approved Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program and demonstrate patient-centered care. Strong organizational skills, communication abilities, and relevant licenses and certifications are required.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Family Medicine — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
In Iowa, Family Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc pay a median of ~$120k across 26 listings, vs ~$136k nationally (2,393 listings).
Iowa's cost-of-living index is 89.0 (US average = 100), so the posted ~$116k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $130k in an average-cost state — Iowa ranks #4 of 50 for clinician purchasing power. 59.8% of Iowa clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Primary Health Care ranks #10 of 12 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 76/100, 11 active listings.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant at Primary Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Family Medicine (NP) — ranked against 2,032 active Family Medicine (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 7.2/10 on work-life balance for Nurse Practitioner roles.
Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...
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