True Rural Medicine Not Far From Iowa City! $15k Commencement Bonus

We’re excited to announce a Family Medicine opportunity with our growing Medical Staff! We are looking for a NP or PA to join a collaborative team working with all ages of patients in the Wapello Clinic. If primary care is your passion and building lasting and impactful relationships with your patients is your goal, this might be just what you've been looking for! 

Position Details:

This NP or PA will work alongside an experienced PA to provide a wide range of primary care services that combine independent practice with collaborative care. Their work includes:

• Comprehensive patient care – evaluating patients of all ages, from newborns to the elderly, for both acute illnesses (colds, infections, minor injuries) and chronic conditions (diabetes, hypertension, COPD, heart disease). 

• Health promotion and prevention – conducting annual physicals, well-child visits, immunizations, Medicare wellness exams, and patient education on nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle. 

• Diagnosis and treatment – ordering and interpreting lab tests, imaging, and other diagnostics; prescribing medications; developing and managing treatment plans. 

• Chronic disease management – adjusting medications, monitoring progress, coordinating follow-ups, and providing education and support for long-term health conditions. 

• Procedures – performing basic in-office procedures like suturing, lesion removal, joint injections, or wound care depending on the APP's training, etc. 

• Care coordination – referring patients to specialists when needed, collaborating with physicians and other healthcare team members, and helping patients navigate available community resources.

• Acute care – managing walk-in or same-day visits for minor injuries, infections, respiratory illnesses, and other urgent needs. 

• Patient-centered approach - Provide consistent, trusted point of care for individuals and families.

• Enjoy a broad scope of practice and high degree of autonomy, while still maintaining collaborative agreements partnering medical staff 

What We’re Looking For:

• 2+ years of experience as a NP/PA in internal medicine/primary care preferred

• A team-first mindset and strong communication skills

• Someone who takes ownership of their practice and contributes to the team’s growth

• Comfort with autonomy and a passion for helping to develop and expand a growing service line.

This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to build something impactful and improve the health of the community we serve.

Exceptional Opportunity in a Supportive, High-Earning, and Family-Friendly Community

There’s no such thing as a perfect job—but there are jobs that people truly love. And at Great River Health, our Medical Staff love working here. Why?

• A true family atmosphere among the Medical Staff—teamwork and camaraderie matter here.
• World-class care—our team is dedicated to excellence.
• Big enough to have diverse pathology, small enough for no local competition.
• A supportive, open-door administration that values your voice.
• A welcoming, family-friendly community with top-tier schools.

Why This is the Opportunity You’ve Been Waiting For:

• $15k commencement bonus with high earning potential from day one.
• Easy to schedule the necessary time off you need for you and your family and friends with 7 weeks off and 7 more days for Holidays!
• Fair rotation of clinic and hospital coverage—because work-life balance matters
• A 380-bed, independent, and financially stable health system
• Both general and orthopedic surgeons on staff with 10 OR's at the West Burlington Campus
• 24/7 board-certified ED docs and IM physicians staffing the Hospital and STABLE nursing for seamless care coordination

A Community You’ll Love to Call Home

• Live the way you want! Choose from prestigious gated communities, golf course living, or spacious acreage to build your dream home.
• Top-ranked public and private schools—a fantastic place to raise a family.
• Scenic riverfront town with 11 parks, a water park, and waterfront recreation.
• Two of Iowa’s top 10 golf courses and a country club with tennis, pool, and fitness center.
• Big-city convenience in a suburban setting: Target, Starbucks, Panera, Chick Fil A, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Kohl’s, and 25+ local independent restaurants.
• Easy access to major cities: 1-hour to Iowa City, direct daily JET service to Chicago, and Amtrak to Chicago.
• 22% lower cost of living than the national average—your dollar goes further here!

This is not just another job—it’s a chance to build the career and lifestyle you’ve always wanted. If you’re looking for stability, autonomy, and a team that truly values its Medical Staff, this is the place for you.

Let’s start the conversation today!

Great River Health is a 378-bed regional, integrated health-care system that includes: retail pharmacies; retail medical equipment and supplies services; outpatient renal dialysis center; and a network of specialty and primary-care clinics located throughout the region. The health system includes Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center (West Burlington and Fort Madison campuses) and Henry County Health Center. 

Henry County Health Center: www.hchc.org

Henry County Health Center has a rich heritage of caring for patients and area residents since 1921. HCHC is a leader in health care and is well-respected by hospitals of all sizes. With our technological innovation and associates who are compassionate and committed to those we serve, HCHC strives for excellence in all we do. The Henry County Health Center (HCHC) is a 74-bed facility, offering extensive programs and services. It is staffed by over 300 highly trained and dedicated health care providers. Our diverse and skilled medical staff consists of over 25 full-time Henry County-based physicians and physician extenders complemented by visiting specialists. This includes local, board certified specialists in Family Practice, Family Practice (with Obstetrics), Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Radiology, Ophthalmology, Nephrology, Orthopedic Surgery, Otolaryngology (Ears, Nose, Throat), Audiology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Gynecology, Neurology, Occupational Health, Oncology, Orthotics/Prosthetics, Podiatry, Pulmonary, Urology, Wound Care, and Clinical Psychology.

Members of our staff have been awarded state and national honors for their leadership and quality of the services provided. The recognition that our facility and associates have received speaks highly for the Center and serves as an example of quality care in the changing healthcare environment.

Serving a rural area, we recognize that our responsibility to meet the health care needs of area communities requires us to go beyond our walls. We do this through outreach clinics, Public Health, Healthy Henry County Communities, and nationally acclaimed Emergency Services. In addition to caring for the sick and injured, we know that we have a responsibility to improve the quality of life in our community and are guided by our mission to advance the health of individuals and our communities. Combining small-town hospitality with the latest in medical technology gives the people of Henry County the best health services available.

Mt. Pleasant, IA: www.mountpleasantiowa.org

WELCOME to Mount Pleasant, a growing community of 9,000 in the heart of southeast Iowa. Education is a cornerstone in the community, where it begins at the preschool level and continues through college. We are home to Southeastern Community College, Mount Pleasant Campus. Our local hospital, Henry County Health Center, has been recognized on the state and national level for its exceptional programs and services, including "Top 100 Hospital," and "2007 Most Wired." Mount Pleasant is also home to the Midwest Old Threshers Reunion and Midwest Central Railroad's Ghost Train and North Pole Express. The community offers a diverse business base including 18 large industries that do everything from plastic molding to building fireplaces. And don't forget our charming and historic downtown square, filled with old buildings and cool businesses! The citizens of Mount Pleasant are proud of the city projects that have been completed in the last decade including a new high school, aquatic center, library and civic center, and middle school renovation. Whether you are considering Mount Pleasant for a visit or a permanent relocation, we can't wait to welcome you!