Pays $110k–$120k — $6k below the Physician Assistant market median of ~$126k (29 jobs)
About the Role
Provide primary care in senior living communities. Competitive compensation, quality incentives, and comprehensive benefits. Des Moines, IA.
Join Curana Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Senior Living Care in Des Moines, Iowa, United States.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary range: $110,000 to $120,000 annually.
- Malpractice insurance covered.
- Autonomy of practice
- Cutting-edge care model
- Data-driven tools & AI solutions
- Streamlined communication with modern tech platforms
- Professional development including CME support
- Quality incentives with bonuses
- Work-life balance supported by generous paid time off
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join Curana Health as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant – Senior Living Care.
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
Key Skills
Primary Care — Physician Assistant Career Context
Curana Health ranks #9 of 11 employers hiring Physician Assistant on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
Of the 50 active Primary Care listings this role was benchmarked against, 10% are remote, 46% have no call, 70% require no weekends.
Primary Care pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
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).
Position Insights
AI ANALYSISThis role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Physician Assistant roles.
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