Senior General Surgery & Surgical Oncology Physician

Mercy Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a licensed physician to provide professional medical services in inpatient and outpatient settings, aligned with Mercy’s patient-centered care philosophy. You will obtain histories, perform and order procedures, interpret tests, formulate diagnoses, prescribe treatments, coordinate referrals, and maintain complete medical records.

Ideal candidates have Iowa medical licensure, five years of clinical experience preferred, and a strong commitment

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records a patient’s medical history and chief complaints.
• Performs and orders clinically appropriate procedures and documents them.
• Analyzes test results and exams to formulate diagnoses and care plans.
• Prescribes medications and treatments for patients.
• Refers patients to specialists when warranted and documents referrals.
• Maintains accurate, timely and legible medical records per Mercy policies.

Skills

Clinical knowledge

Medical history taking

Procedural orders

Documentation

Communication

Education

Iowa medical licensure

Job description

Mercy Medical Center in Cedar Rapids, IA is seeking a licensed physician to provide professional medical services in inpatient and outpatient settings, aligned with Mercy’s patient-centered care philosophy. You will obtain histories, perform and order procedures, interpret tests, formulate diagnoses, prescribe treatments, coordinate referrals, and maintain complete medical records.

Ideal candidates have Iowa medical licensure, five years of clinical experience preferred, and a strong commitment