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Advanced Practitioner Jobs in Iowa

Showing 33 advanced practitioner opportunities in Iowa

25 in cities, 8 statewide

NP - Family Medicine
Marshalltown, Iowa
AAS Healthcare Staffing
Full-time
Permanent
In-person
$90K-$110K per year

Full-time opportunity at a multispecialty clinic in Marshalltown, IA. Our clinic provides Family Medicine, Pediatrics, General Surgery, Orthopedics, Podiatry, and Optometry in a collaborative setting. Primary responsibilities • Provide patient care across clinic services, with emphasis on family medicine • Perform comprehensive assessments, order and interpret tests, diagnose, and manage treatment plans • Prescribe and manage medications within scope of practice • Coordinate care with physicians and other healthcare professionals, refer ...

General Nurse Practitioner
Spencer, Iowa
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$85-$110 per hour

CompHealth services are always free to you. Let us do the heavy lifting and handle the headache of credentialing, travel, housing, and so much more. With the premier staffing agency as your champion, you can achieve more success with less worry. No other agency has our capabilities and scale, which allows us to deliver on the details that matter to you. • M - F, 8 am - 5 pm • 10 - 12 patients per day • Outpatient setting • Hospital privileges required • BLS preferred • We provide complimentary housing and travel • We arrange and cover co...

General Physician Assistant
Spencer, Iowa
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$85-$110 per hour

Though your CompHealth recruiter will be your single point of contact, they are backed by dozens of specialized teams, giving them the ability to focus on the details that matter to you. That means we have specialized teams that do nothing but housing, travel arrangements, credentialing, licensing, and so much more. It is one more way we deliver what matters to you. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm • 10 - 12 patients per day • Outpatient setting • BLS preferred • Hospital privileges required • We provide complimentary housing and travel • ...

General Physician Assistant
Waterloo, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Night shifts -- 6 pm - 6 am • Hospital-based emergency medicine position • Board certification required • ATLS, PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required • Hospital privileges required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant...

General Nurse Practitioner
Waterloo, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. • Night shifts -- 6 pm - 6 am • Emergency medicine NP role -- board certification required • Hospital privileges required • Certifications required: ATLS, PALS, ACLS, and BLS • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and support team • Covered transportation and housing exp...

General Nurse Practitioner
Waterloo, Iowa
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Night shifts -- 6 pm - 6 am, 6+ shifts per month • 4 consecutive shifts scheduled at a time • 2 - 3 patients per hour • Emergency medicine NP role -- hospital setting • Lacerations, I&Ds, an...

General Physician Assistant
Waterloo, Iowa
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Interested in this assignment? Or maybe you still have not found what you are looking for? Contact one of our specialty-specific recruiters to get access to our vast network of open jobs, including some jobs that never get posted. CompHealth will handle all the details like housing and credentialing for you, and our services are always free to you. • Night shifts -- 6 pm - 6 am, 6+ shifts per month • Shifts often scheduled in groups of 4 consecutive shifts • 2 - 3 patients per hour • Hospital-based emergency medicine setting • Hospital p...

General Nurse Practitioner
Spencer, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$85-$110 per hour

If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm clinic hours • Up to 8 - 12 patients per day • Outpatient oncology clinic setting • Mostly solid tumor -- hem onc and benign hem cases also seen • Active treatment patient evaluation, follow up, and infusion center • Leave coverage • Hospital privileges required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24...

General Physician Assistant
Spencer, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$85-$110 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Monday - Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm clinic hours • Up to 8 - 12 patients per day • Outpatient oncology clinic setting • Active treatment patient evaluation and follow-up • Infusion center experience required • Mostly solid tumor -- benign hem cases also seen • Leave coverage -- new provider starting after coverage period • Hospital privileges required • Health, visi...

General Nurse Practitioner
Sioux City, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$100 per hour

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today. • Rounds: 7 am - 5 pm -- Swing: 2 pm - 12 am -- 10-hour shifts • 12 - 14 patients per day • Hospitalist NP role -- inpatient hospital setting • Telehealth coverage available after hours • EMR: EPIC • No required procedures • Flexible scheduling -- 7 on/off or 14 consecutive days • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpracti...

General Physician Assistant
Sioux City, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$100 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Rounds: 7 am - 5 pm -- Swing: 2 pm - 12 am -- 10-hour shifts • 12 - 14 patients per day • Hospitalist -- inpatient hospital setting • Telehealth coverage available after hours • EMR: Epic • No required procedures • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weath...

General Nurse Practitioner
Iowa, United States
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$115 per hour

If this opportunity sounds right for you, give us a call today to speak with an expert Weatherby consultant for details. • Night shifts -- 7 pm - 7 am • Census typically 8 - 10 ICU patients • ICU -- critical care hospital setting • Intubation, central line, arterial lines, paracentesis, thoracentesis required • Cath labs transferred • ACLS and BLS certifications required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare co...

General Physician Assistant
Iowa, United States
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$115 per hour

Weatherby can help you build a custom career plan, with multiple positions available for you today. Call us for specific details on your future job today. • Night shifts -- 7 pm - 7 am • Census typically 8 - 10 ICU patients • ICU setting • Required: intubation, central lines, arterial lines • Paracentesis and thoracentesis required • Cath lab patients transferred out • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consul...

General Physician Assistant
Bettendorf, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

If you are seeking a new opportunity or would simply like to learn more about locum tenens, give Weatherby a call today for details. • Holiday coverage opportunity • 2 - 3 patients per hour • Emergency medicine setting • Standard ER procedures -- sutures, splints, I&D, lacerations • Certifications required: PALS, ACLS, BLS • No advanced procedures required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-hour access to your Weatherby Healthcare consultant and su...

General Nurse Practitioner
Bettendorf, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$75-$121 per hour

Interested? Give Weatherby a call today and speak with one of our specialty-specific consultants for available dates and details. • Holiday coverage -- shifts across 4 facilities • 2 - 3 patients per hour • Emergency medicine NP role across multiple facilities • Standard ER procedures -- sutures, splints, I&D, lacerations • No advanced procedures required • PALS, ACLS, and BLS certifications required • Ongoing coverage potential into 2027 • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid m...

General Nurse Practitioner
Iowa, United States
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$115 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Night shifts -- 7 pm - 7 am • Census typically 8 - 10 ICU patients • Critical care inpatient setting • Required: intubation, central lines, arterial lines • Paracentesis and thoracentesis required • ACLS and BLS certifications required • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insurance • 24-ho...

General Nurse Practitioner
Iowa City, Iowa
CompHealth
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$105-$138 per hour

When it comes to finding the perfect locums assignment, sometimes it is all about who you know. CompHealth has been around for a long time and have a vast network of connections to facilities across the nation. Let one of our recruiters leverage this network to help you get ahead of the curve and find the assignment that's just right for you. • Full time -- four 10-hour days with shared call • Call once or twice per week • Cardiothoracic surgery practice with 15 surgeons on staff • 2 providers needed • Flexible schedule options -- call c...

NP - Urgent Care
West Burlington, Iowa
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Urgent Care NP/PA Opening in IA Located in West Burlington Iowa City 1hr; St. Louis 3hrs Full-time; permanent Seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join an established urgent care team in West Burlington, IA. Work an average of 13–14 shifts per month with 24/7 board-certified EM physician support and a shift-based compensation model that puts you on equal footing from day one. Practice Highlights - Urgent care, shift-based position - Average 13–14 shifts per month - 24/7 board-certified EM physician coverage...

NP - Family Medicine
Mason City, Iowa
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

**APP – Family Medicine Opportunity** **Location: Mason City, Iowa** • Join an established and busy Family Medicine practice with immediate patient volume. • Team includes 7 physicians and 1 PA. • Traditional outpatient Family Medicine practice. • Minimal call: phone-only, 1:8 rotation. • Located adjacent to a 342-bed regional referral teaching hospital with access to comprehensive specialty, laboratory, radiology, and pharmacy services. Compensation & Benefits • $123,967/year base salary + production incentive. • $10,000 bonus package. ...

NP - Hospitalist
Fort Madison, Iowa
Archway Physician Recruitment
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

**APP – Hospitalist Opening in Iowa** **Location: Fort Madison, IA - Burlington 15m** • Full-time APP – Hospitalist opportunity in Fort Madison, IA • Join an established Hospitalist team in a supportive, collaborative environment • High degree of autonomy in practice with support from an onsite Internal Medicine physician • 7-on/7-off schedule with 168 shifts per year, providing two additional weeks off annually • Responsibilities include admissions, discharges, and rounding • Collaborate closely with nursing, social work, the Emergency ...

NP - Neonatology
Des Moines, Iowa
Pediatrix & Obstetrix
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Live and Work in a growing metropolitan Midwest community Pediatrix Medical Group is seeking a BC/BE NNP to join our team of 5 NNP’s in Des Moines, IA. • NNP’s will rotate through two hospitals • MercyOne W. Des Moines Medical Center, a 5 bed Level 2 nursery and NBN; 24 hour coverage • MercyOne Medical Center, a 60-bed Level 4 NICU with an ADC of 42; shifts are currently weekdays only • No transport required • Ask us about potential tuition reimbursement assistanceAbout: As the capital of Iowa, Des Moines is a growing metropolitan area t...

Nurse Midwife
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa Regional Health Center
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Your Healing Mission Matters As a Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM) at Ottumwa Regional Health Center in Ottumwa, IA, you'll be inspired by the community you serve as a valued member of the Lifepoint Health team, a nationally recognized healthcare organization committed to caring with a local heart. You'll have access to the staff, resources, and technologies needed to make a meaningful impact on patient care while contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment. At Lifepoint, you'll find a workplace where what truly matters is ac...

General Nurse Practitioner
Sioux City, Iowa
Weatherby Healthcare
Full-time
Locum Tenens
In-person
$80-$115 per hour

Enjoy the locum tenens lifestyle knowing Weatherby is here to support you every step of the way. Call and speak to one of our consultants today for available dates and details. • Night shifts -- 7 pm - 7 am • 7 on / 7 off schedule • Census typically 8 - 10 ICU patients • ICU / critical care facility • Intubation, central line, arterial lines required • Paracentesis and thoracentesis required • Cath lab transfers involved • Health, vision, dental, and 401(k) retirement benefits offered • Competitive compensation • Paid malpractice insuran...

PA - Rheumatology
Iowa, United States
CI Health Group
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Rheumatology Physician Assistant Opportunity Seeking a board-certified Physician Assistant with Rheumatology experience to launch and lead a program. • 100% outpatient practice with no call • Flexible schedule options: 4x10s or 5x9s + Friday morning • Independently evaluate and manage rheumatology patients • Average 8-10 patients per day • Practice scope: • Order and interpret labs and imaging • Prescribe and manage complex medications • Perform joint aspirations and therapeutic joint injections • Must have a minimum of 1 year of Rheumat...

NP - Rheumatology
Iowa, United States
CI Health Group
Full-time
Permanent
In-person

Rheumatology Nurse Practitioner Opportunity Seeking a board-certified Nurse Practitioner with Rheumatology experience to launch and lead a program. • 100% outpatient practice with no call • Flexible schedule options: 4x10s or 5x9s + Friday morning • Independently evaluate and manage rheumatology patients • Average 8-10 patients per day • Practice scope: • Order and interpret labs and imaging • Prescribe and manage complex medications • Perform joint aspirations and therapeutic joint injections • Must have a minimum of 1 year of Rheumatol...

Living and Working in Iowa

Key information for advanced practice providers considering jobs in Iowa.

Cost of living
88 / 100

About 12% below the national average.

Source: BEA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Median home value
$208,000

Well below the U.S. median.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

Property tax
~1.4%

Well above the national average. About $2,897/yr on a median home.

Source: Census ACS | Data as of: 9/28/2026

State income tax
3.8% Flat rate

Iowa has a 3.8% flat state income tax rate. Local income or wage taxes may apply in some jurisdictions.

Source: Iowa Department of Revenue | Data as of: 9/29/2026

Health Professional Shortage Designations in Iowa
  • Primary Care:

    25 counties (25%) have countywide shortage designations. 38 counties (38%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Mental Health:

    76 counties (77%) have countywide shortage designations. 16 counties (16%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Dental Health:

    7 counties (7%) have countywide shortage designations. 28 counties (28%) have other HPSA designations that apply to part of a county or to specific underserved populations.

  • Eligible healthcare professionals at NHSC-approved sites may qualify for NHSC loan repayment. Eligibility varies by profession, specialty, HPSA type, and program requirements.
  • HPSA status may vary by practice location. Verify a specific practice address with HRSA.

Source: HRSA | Data as of: 9/28/2026

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