Dermatology Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Full Practice Authority

Compensation

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Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join Our Team at Forefront Dermatology!

Forefront Dermatology is looking for a full-time Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner to join our thriving practice in Ottumwa, IA. You will be mentored and supervised by board-certified dermatologist, Dr Brian Bonish, and collaborate with a highly skilled clinical team.

Why Choose Forefront Dermatology?

  • Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive base salary plus uncapped quarterly production bonuses.
  • Flexible Scheduling: We value work-life balance and offer a schedule that accommodates your needs.
  • Supportive Environment: Thrive in a collegial atmosphere led by experienced physicians.

Outstanding Support: Benefit from exceptional clinic and administrative teams that are dedicated to your success.

Join us at Forefront Dermatology and take the next step in your career with a team that prioritizes excellence in patient care and professional development!

Responsibilities

  • Practice within the scope defined by the supervising physician.
  • Work independently while recognizing when to consult your supervising physician.
  • Become proficient in managing a patient load of 30+ per day using EMA, our Electronic Health Record.
  • Provide guidance and direction to clinic staff as needed.

Qualifications

A minimum of 2-5 years of dermatology experience is preferred. Applicants without expereince can expect to spend up to six months training in Moline, IL.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates. If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Forefront will never request personal information, such as your social security number or banking information, via text or email. In addition, Forefront does not use external messaging applications such as WireApp or Skype to communicate with candidates.

If you receive communication or requests of this nature, delete them.

Forefront Dermatology is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and maintaining a workplace for employees and applicants that is free from discrimination based upon age, race, religion, color, disability, marital status, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veteran or military status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, please contact hr@forefrontderm.com to let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical documentationEMA electronic health recordCollaborationMentorshipIndependent practice

Dermatology — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 42% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

What does the Nurse Practitioner market look like in Iowa?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed paynot listedNurse Practitioner median $140k (middle half $130k–$162k)279 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost of livingIowa index 87.8US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
All nurse practitioner listings in Iowa210 active15,602 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 42% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentsign-on bonusIowa nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 18% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 10% offer loan repayment210 active listings, Nov 2026
Dermatology NP hiring demandnot ranked this monthpostings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 59 postings, 101 closed
New Dermatology NP listings55 in the last 30 days59 the 30 days before (−7%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties)+2.1% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Forefront Dermatologysilver tier, 71/100Top Employers work-life index33 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page. Iowa figures use all nurse practitioners: too few Iowa Dermatology postings state pay.

Top Nurse Practitioner Jobs

37 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

28 jobs · 27 employers
15
<$145k
6
$145k-170k
2
$185k
3
$195k-220k
2
$250k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

24 jobs
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
46%
Sign-on bonus
42% this job
Loan repayment
13%
Relocation assistance
13%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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Work-life snapshot

median 5.4this job 2.1
Below most Dermatology (NP) listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 141 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Forefront Dermatology

Medical Practices
Manitowoc, Wisconsin
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Competitive Base Salary
Uncapped Quarterly Production Bonuses
Flexible Scheduling
Collegial Atmosphere
Exceptional Clinic and Administrative Support
Collaborative Practice Agreement Required

Living in Ottumwa

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$152k
Median resident rent
$921/mo
Residents’ average commute
18 min
State income tax
Up to 6%
Sources & methodology

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

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.