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An Advanced Practice Provider (APP) is a healthcare professional with advanced clinical training, such as a Nurse Practitioner (NP) or Physician Assistant (PA), who diagnoses illnesses, prescribes medications, and manages patient care. APPs work in various healthcare settings, collaborating with physicians and other medical staff to provide high-quality care. They play a crucial role in improving patient access to healthcare and enhancing treatment outcomes.

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Infographic showing various Advanced Practice Provider job openings in Des Moines, IA as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% As Needed, 65% Full Time, 29% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 90% In-person, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $103,970 per year, or $50 per hour.

Advanced-Practice Provider (FT) | Cardiology | Ames | PR2026-013

McFarland Clinic, P.C.

Ames, IA • On-site

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Job Description

McFarland Clinic is seeking an experienced Advanced-Practice Provider interested in becoming an integral part of our health care network in Cardiology. McFarland Clinic is a 250+ provider multispecialty clinic based in Ames, Iowa. We are in search of a Nurse Practitioner or a Physician Assistant to join our Cardiology team in Ames comprised of four Physicians and two Advanced-Practice Providers. Work with a fantastic team dedicated to the care and well being of our patients and each other.

  • Outpatient Lab, Radiology and support services
  • Large, established referral network
  • Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
  • Exceptional work-life balance
  • McFarland Clinic is physician owned and governed
  • Epic EMR System
  • One of the least litigious states in the country
  • Iowa ranks in the "Top 10 Best States to Practice Medicine" - WalletHub

Previous Cardiology experience preferred. Graduation from an accredited program, currently licensed or have the ability to be licensed in the State of Iowa, currently certified or have the ability to be certified by the appropriate governing body. Must be able to see patients of all ages.

Ames is a friendly community, home to Iowa State University and has a population of 65,000. Ames is consistently named one of the “Best College Towns” by Livability. Ames' schools have received prestigious recognition in education by Expansion Magazine, U.S. News & World Report and Newsweek Magazine. The community offers a highly educated population base, a wide variety of cultural, recreational and sporting events and easy access to Interstates 35 and 80. Economically, the community is thriving and supports a number of manufacturing, agricultural and high technology industries. The community's commitment to excellence is contagious. Ames offers the cultural, recreational, and entertainment amenities of a big city while maintaining small-town charm. Ames is a great place to call home.

If interested please send resume to:
Billie Strickler
McFarland Clinic
1215 Duff Ave, PO Box 3014
Ames, IA 50010
bstrickler@mcfarlandclinic.com
(515) 663-8683

Pre-employment drug screen and criminal history background checks are a condition of hire.

McFarland Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer
McFarland Clinic makes every effort to comply with all requirements of federal, state and local laws relating to Equal Employment Opportunity.

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