MercyCare Urgent Care Float

Mercy Physician Associates, Inc.; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Physician Associates, Inc. in Cedar Rapids is seeking a licensed physician to provide medical services at MercyCare Community Physicians, delivering patient-centered care.

The role requires active medical licensure in Iowa and hospital privileges to support comprehensive patient management. The position emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration with Mercy Medical Center, and engagement in quality improvement initiatives, while joining a long-standing provider network serving the Cedar

Qualifications

• 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.
• Follows Mercy safety guidelines and maintains professional conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians patients.
• Obtains and records a comprehensive patient history including chief complaint, past medical and family history, social history, ROS, exam, diagnosis and plan.
• Performs and/or orders clinically appropriate procedures and documents them.
• Analyzes test results and examinations to assess medical conditions and document diagnoses.
• Prescribes medications and treatments and documents promptly.
• Refers patients to other physicians or specialists when warranted and records referrals.
• Maintains accurate, timely, legible medical records in accordance with policies.
• Reports births, deaths, disease outbreaks and other legally required information to authorities.
• Participates in quality improvement, continuing education, and Mercy-sponsored programs.
• Oversees mid-level medical staff if applicable and supports patient care education.

Job description

Work Shift Variable/Rotating Shifts Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Summary

This position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by providing professional medical services to patients of MercyCare Community Physicians.

Job Description

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.

Physical Requirements

Medium: Exert 20-50 lbs. of force occasionally and/or 10-15 lbs. of force frequently

Pay Rate Type Hourly

Hourly

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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