Family Practice Physician

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics; Guttenberg (IA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics in Guttenberg, Iowa is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team and provide comprehensive, patient-centered care across all ages.

You will work in a community-based hospital setting, emphasizing health promotion, disease prevention, and coordinated, longitudinal care with a collaborative medical staff. This role supports professional growth and meaningful impact in our rural community.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, empathy, professionalism, and patient-centered care are required.
• Board certification or eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine is required.
• Active Iowa physician license or eligibility is required.
• Maintain DEA registration and Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment across the lifespan.
• Promote preventive care, wellness, and health screenings.
• Order and interpret diagnostic tests; develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and therapies within scope of practice.
• Educate and counsel patients and families on health conditions and options.
• Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with other clinicians.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Empathy

Patient-centered care

Education

Board Certification in Family Medicine

Iowa Medical License

DEA Registration

IA Controlled Substances Act registration

Job description

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics | Guttenberg, Iowa

Practice Medicine Where You Can Make a Difference

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics (GMHC) is seeking a Family Medicine Physician to join our team and provide high-quality, compassionate care to patients throughout their lifespan.

At GMHC, our physicians have the opportunity to build lasting relationships with patients and families while practicing in a collaborative, community-focused healthcare environment. If you are looking for a place where you can know your patients, be part of the community, and have a meaningful impact on the health of the people you serve, we would love to talk with you.

The Opportunity

As a Family Medicine Physician at GMHC, you will provide comprehensive care focused on health promotion, disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of acute and chronic conditions.

Responsibilities Include

• Providing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment for patients across the lifespan
• Promoting preventive care, wellness, and appropriate health screenings
• Ordering and interpreting diagnostic tests and developing individualized treatment plans
• Prescribing medications and therapeutic treatments within your scope of practice
• Educating and counseling patients and families regarding health conditions and treatment options
• Coordinating referrals and continuity of care with other healthcare professionals
• Responding to patient questions and concerns in a timely manner
• Maintaining accurate and complete medical documentation
• Collaborating positively with medical staff and the interdisciplinary healthcare team
• Serving as a resource in decisions and planning related to clinic services
• Responding appropriately to urgent and emergency patient care needs

What We're Looking For

Candidates Must

• Be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine and/or Internal Medicine
• Hold or be eligible to obtain an active Iowa physician license
• Maintain current DEA registration and Iowa Controlled Substances Act registration
• Meet GMHC Medical Staff membership and credentialing requirements
• Maintain certifications required by hospital privileges
• Complete required Child and Dependent Adult Mandatory Reporter training
• Demonstrate excellent communication, collaboration, empathy, professionalism, and a commitment to patient-centered care

Why GMHC?

At GMHC, you aren't simply joining a healthcare organization-you are becoming part of a team committed to caring for our communities and one another.

Our size allows physicians to develop genuine relationships with their patients, collaborate closely with colleagues, and have a meaningful voice in how care is delivered. You'll have the opportunity to practice medicine in an environment where your contribution is visible, valued, and important to the future of healthcare in our region.

Join Our Team

If you're looking for an opportunity to practice high-quality medicine while enjoying the relationships and impact that come with community-based healthcare, we invite you to consider Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics.

Guttenberg Municipal Hospital & Clinics is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Post-offer, pre-employment fit-for-duty assessment required, as well as Influenza vaccination.