MercyCare Medical District Physician

Mercy Physician Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Cedar Rapids seeks a physician to provide comprehensive medical care within MercyCare Community Physicians. You will perform histories, exams, procedures, and create treatment plans while coordinating referrals and documenting care in Mercy records.

The role emphasizes evidence-based practice, professional judgement, and collaboration with Mercy Medical Center and healthcare teams in Cedar Rapids.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine in Iowa with board eligibility or certification.
• Must have medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians patients.
• Obtain and record comprehensive patient history and perform exams.
• Order and perform clinically appropriate procedures and document results.
• Develop and document diagnoses and plans of care; exercise medical judgment.
• Refer patients to specialists when needed and document referrals.
• Maintain accurate medical records in compliance with Mercy policies and legal requirements.
• Report births, deaths, and reportable diseases to authorities as required.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Clinical judgment

Communication skills

Documentation

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

State licensure (IA)

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Clinic management software

Job description

Work Shift Day Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Summary This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.

Job Duties

• Provides professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.
• Obtains and records an appropriate medical history of each patient, including, but not limited to: The patient's chief complaint, past medical history, family history, social history, review of systems, physical exam, diagnosis, assessment and plan of care.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures for each patient and documenting same.
• Analyzes reports and findings of tests and clinical examinations in order to assess the medical condition of each patient, including formulating a diagnosis and documenting same in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Prescribes clinically appropriate medication and treatment for each patient and timely documenting same.
• Refers each patient to other physicians, including specialists and other health care providers, whenever the patient's condition so warrants and documenting same.
• Keeps and maintains accurate, complete, appropriate, timely and legible medical records relating to all professional services rendered to Mercy patients in conformity with applicable professional standards, third party payer requirements and Mercy policies and procedures.
• Timely reports births, deaths, outbreaks of contagious disease and other information required by law to be reported to governmental authorities.
• Uses and promotes evidence-based clinical practice.
• Exercises final medical judgment in all issues of health care.
• Reviews on a regular basis long term cases that require ongoing medical attention.
• Consults with Medical Director and other medical professionals as needed regarding patient care, assessment, and education issues.
• Participates in quality improvement, management, continuing education, and other patient care programs established by Mercy.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff (if applicable).
• Assists in the resolution of complaints, requests and inquiries from patients.
• Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job‑specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to apply professional medical principles, procedures, and techniques.
• Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills along with proper telephone etiquette.
• Performs duties in a tactful and professional manner.

Professional Experience

• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Previous experience in field of practice preferred.

Education

• Education sufficient to obtain required licensure.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Licensed to practice medicine without restriction or limitation in the State of Iowa required.
• Must have medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training required. Employee must submit certification of completed training to Human Resources prior to start or transfer date.

Pay Rate Type Salary

Mercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years. Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

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