Pays $110K - $170KNurse Practitioner market median is ~$138k (316 jobs) · Above average in Family Medicine (NP) for work-life (7.2/10, vs 2,032 in this specialty)

Nurse Practitioner

Nurse Practitioner Above average in Family Medicine (NP)Full-Time Full Practice Authority
Posted 4mo ago

About the Role

Community health center. $110K-$170K. Loan repayment eligible. Fort Dodge, IA. New graduates considered. Mission-driven work.

Join Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc as a Nurse Practitioner – Community Health – Loan Repayment in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical services, including physical examinations, health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment of acute and chronic illnesses.
  • Develop and manage patient care plans in collaboration with the patient, family, and multidisciplinary team.
  • Prescribe medications and other treatments in accordance with state and federal regulations.
  • Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests and laboratory results.

Requirements

  • QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Experience:
  • Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP).
  • Minimum of 1
  • 2 years’ experience in primary care or family practice preferred; new graduates with strong clinical rotations may be considered. Licensure and Certification:

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: $110K - $170K
  • Student loan repayment assistance.
  • PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

This position offers student loan benefits. Work with Community Health Center of Fort Dodge, Inc in United States.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Certifications

BLSDEA License

Key Skills

Primary careChronic disease managementPhysical examinationsHealth assessmentsPatient care plansMedication prescriptionDiagnostic test interpretationPreventive careImmunizationsElectronic health recordEpicTrauma-informed careCulturally competent careMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient education

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 ~$140k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $157k 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).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner at Community Health Center of Fort Dodge 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 ANALYSIS

This 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...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 316 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Benefits & Perks

Competitive Salary
Comprehensive Benefits
Loan Repayment Eligibility
Supportive Team Environment