Job Title:
Family Practice/Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Company: Barton Associates
Location: Gowrie, IA
Created: 2025-12-08
Job Type: Full Time
Job Description:
We are seeking a Family Practice Nurse Practitioner for a 7-day locum tenens assignment in Iowa, starting Jan 22, 2026. This role involves day shifts, Monday through Friday, providing care in a rural health clinic that serves a broad patient population. Join a collaborative team delivering family medicine in a setting that also offers lab, mental health, imaging, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and women's health services.Job DetailsLocation: IowaFacility Type: Federally Qualified Health Center (rural health clinic)Start Date: Jan 22, 2026LOA: 7 daysProvider Type Needed: Family Practice Nurse PractitionerSchedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (clinic open 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM)Responsibilities and DutiesProvide full-scope family medicine care to patients in a rural health clinic settingEvaluate and manage acute and chronic conditions across all age groupsCollaborate with on-site services including lab, mental health, medical imaging, ophthalmology, orthopedics, and women's healthCoordinate patient care with dental, vision, and pharmacy services located within the facilityMaintain accurate and timely clinical documentationAdhere to clinic protocols and standards of careAdditional InformationIowa NP license requiredBasic Life Support (BLS) certification requiredPrior experience in ER and family practice settings strongly preferredBenefitsStrong compensationTravel-related expenses coveredA-rated medical malpractice insurance providedDedicated recruiter for future travel opportunitiesWhat are Locum Tenens Jobs?Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.