Pediatric NP or PA
Listed compensation
$110k-$151k
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Job Description
The Iowa Primary Care Association is actively recruiting a full-time Pediatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to provide care at a vibrant community health center (FQHC) in West Burlington, IA!
Position Highlights
- Work/Life Balance: flexible & consistent schedule within clinic hours of M/T/W/Th: 7AM - 6 PM; Fri: 7am - 5 PM
- Full-Time Role: 36 patient contact hours, 4 admin hours per week seeing on average 18-20 patients per day
- Full supportive provider team includes: 2 family physicians, 1 pediatrician, 3 advanced practice providers
Financial Support: Physician Assistant candidates are eligible for a $120,000 sign on bonus with 5-year commitment. Nurse Practitioners are eligible for $5000 annual retention bonuses up to 5 years. Eligible for up to $50,000 in student loan repayment through state & federal programs. Relocation support is also available.
- Competitive Salary: $110,000 - $151,000 based on experience, plus quality and productivity incentives
- EHR: Ochin Epic
Benefits
- Licensing and Professional Subscriptions: Reimbursement provided.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment, short-term disability, long-term disability, and flexible spending available.
- Wellness Reimbursement Program: Reimburse your monthly gym/fitness/wellness fee up to $25/month
- Continuing Education: 5-10 paid days and $1,500-$2,700/year based on experience
- Paid Time Off: 20-28 PTO days per year, plus 7 paid holidays.
- Retirement Plans: 403b retirement plan – 4% of salary plus an additional 1% if the employee contributes 2%; 457 plan eligible
- What is a community health center (FQHC)?
- The largest source of comprehensive primary care for underserved communities and populations.
With an integrated care model that includes medical, dental, behavioral health, and pharmacy services, patients can access comprehensive, coordinated services often under one roof.
Join us in making a difference in the community while enjoying a rewarding career with excellent benefits and a supportive work environment!
Requirements
- What you’ll need
- BLS certification
- Mandatory Reporter for Child and Dependent Adult Abuse
- 2-3 years of clinical experience preferred
Nurse Practitioner
- Graduation from an accredited/approved NP program
- Licensed by the Iowa Board of Nursing as a NP
Physician Assistant
Graduation from an accredited AMA-approved PA program and/or certified by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants.
Licensed by the Iowa Board of Professional Licensure; licensed to practice in Iowa.
Key Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive primary pediatric care to patients in a community health center setting. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and advanced practice providers to deliver coordinated services.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Pediatrics — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 46 active Nurse Practitioner listings this role was benchmarked against, 26% are remote, 54% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
Iowa Primary Care Association ranks #4 of 10 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 79/100, 22 active listings.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.7 / 10 · above average in pediatrics (np) | ranked against 265 Pediatrics (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $110k–$151k | Nurse Practitioner median $133k (middle half $125k–$192k)15 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$149k in purchasing power | Iowa index 87.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Pediatrics listings in Iowa | 11 active | —live on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| All nurse practitioner listings in Iowa | 212 active | 15,544 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 26% remote · 54% no call · 74% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $120k sign-on · $50k loan repayment | Iowa nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 12% offer loan repayment212 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Pediatrics NP hiring demand | #17 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 30 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 86 postings, 134 closed |
| New Pediatrics NP listings | 90 in the last 30 days | 99 the 30 days before (−9%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Nurse Practitioner pay trend (all specialties) | +4.0% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Iowa Primary Care Association | silver tier, 79/100 · #4 of 10 for pay | Top Employers work-life index22 active listings |
| Implied production pay | ~$250k | $50/wRVU × 5,000 wRVUsCMS CPT frequencies; WeekdayDoc listing median $/wRVU |
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