Physician- General Surgery .75 FTE

Waverly Health Center•Waverly, IA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing medical services as a General Surgery physician, providing health care that emphasizes health promotion and disease intervention. The role includes comprehensive assessment, ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols. The physician will assess patients in clinic and/or hospital settings, determine diagnoses, develop treatment plans, and prescribe medications. Effective patient communication, counseling, and documentation are essential. The physician will also interact positively with the medical staff and community agencies, and contribute to quality assurance and research application.

Requirements

Must be currently licensed by the State of Iowa as a Physician with current DEA registration and State of Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration.
Must be Board Certified or eligible for certification in General Surgery.
Must be accepted for Medical Staff membership.
Must be able to possess professional liability insurance.
Must remain current in educational training and credentialing requirements.
Must possess valid certifications as determined by hospital privilege delineation.
Ability to learn and navigate computer systems including the online training modules, the employee timesheet and the performance appraisal system.
Job specific systems are also required.
Must be able to read, speak, and write fluent English.

Responsibilities

Performs medical services in accordance with Iowa Statute and Regulations for General Surgery physicians.
Provides health care to individuals and families that emphasizes health promotion and disease intervention.
Conducts comprehensive assessment, ordering, conducting and interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing procedures within the scope of expertise and organizational protocols.
Assesses patients in clinic and/or hospital setting through physical examination and comprehensive history taking.
Assesses need for preventive health maintenance and screening based on age, presence of risk factors, and an understanding of principles of growth and development over the life span.
Differentiates normal and abnormal physical and psychosocial findings and determines which require consultation and/or referral to another Physician or other health care professionals.
Orders appropriate diagnostic studies, reviews results of the tests, and discusses these results with the patient, family, and other physicians as appropriate.
Determines diagnosis and develops a treatment plan.
Makes decisions and takes actions on behalf of patients that are guided by ethical standards, including maintaining confidentiality, and delivers care in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner at all times.
Prescribes and administers medications or therapeutic devices in accordance with regulations.
Evaluates progress of care and shows ability to reassess situation, and assists patient and family in setting care goals.
Counsels patients and families on health and medical issues to help them understand limitations and abilities.
Communicates with the patient and others regarding roles in patient care and makes referrals, including provisions for continuity of care as needed.
Addresses contacts and concerns from patients in a timely manner.
Ensures documentation of all pertinent patient information meets organizational standards.
Utilizes CPT and ICD-10 coding and codes appropriately.
Interacts regularly and positively with the Medical Staff.
Demonstrates the ability to respond to emergency situations and prioritizes patient care needs.
Acts as a resource person for decisions and planning regarding services in the clinic.
Interacts positively with other community agencies, and seeks out appropriate partnerships that would benefit the institution and its patients.
Assists in assuring the establishment and maintenance of standards of care and standards of practice.
Reads and discusses published research for application to practice and uses research findings in practice as appropriate.
Demonstrates knowledge of current Standards of Practice and applies them to daily practice.
Evaluates the quality and effectiveness of patient care delivery and acts on findings, including making recommendations to Administration.
Considers factors related to safety, effectiveness, and cost in planning and delivering patient care.
Assures compliance with all applicable regulations and Joint Commission standards.