Physician

WASHINGTON COUNTY HOSPITAL AND CLINICS•Washington, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physician provides comprehensive, patient-centered medical care within their scope of training and specialty in a clinic and/or hospital setting. This role may include primary care or specialty services depending on assignment. This Physician is responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients while promoting preventive care, managing acute and chronic conditions, and coordinating care across the healthcare continuum. This position supports WCHC’s mission to deliver high-quality, accessible healthcare to the community. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability to be successful.

Requirements

Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
Active Iowa medical license (or ability to obtain)
Current DEA and CSA licenses
Current BLS/ACLS certification
NPI number and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
Credentialing and privileging through WCHC
Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to practice within a defined specialty or broad scope of care
Effective time management and organizational skills
Ability to work independently and within a team-based care model
Adaptability in a rural healthcare environment

Responsibilities

Provide medical care appropriate to specialty, including preventive, acute, and/or chronic disease management
Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
Diagnose and treat a range of conditions within scope of practice
Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results
Perform procedures appropriate to specialty and credentialing
Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease
Provide age- and condition-appropriate screenings and preventive services
Coordinate care with other physicians, specialists, hospitals, and care providers
Facilitate referrals and ensure appropriate follow-up care
Participate in transitions of care and population health initiatives as applicable
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes
Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and prevention strategies
Foster a patient-centered environment that promotes understanding and trust
Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients
Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records
Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes
Comply with regulatory, billing, and quality reporting requirements
Review and sign charts per organizational standards
Participate in community health initiatives and outreach as appropriate
Support organizational quality improvement and performance initiatives