MercyCare Urgent Care Physician

Mercy Physician Associates, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Physician Associates, Inc. is seeking a physician to provide professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians in a rotating shift environment at Mercy Cedar Rapids.

The role requires licensure to practice without restrictions in Iowa and medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center. The position involves taking thorough patient histories, determining diagnoses, prescribing treatment, and collaborating with the Medical Director and other clinicians.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice medicine without restriction in the State of Iowa.
• Must have medical staff privileges at Mercy Medical Center.
• Iowa Dependent Adult Abuse/Iowa Child Abuse Mandatory Reporter training completed.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional medical services to MercyCare Community Physicians.
• Record patient history and perform clinical assessment and plans of care.
• Prescribe medications and treatment plans; refer to specialists when needed.
• Maintain accurate, complete medical records and report safety concerns.
• Participate in quality improvement and continuing medical education.

Skills

Medical knowledge

Pharmacology

Communication skills

Education

Medical licensure 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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