Family Medicine Opening in Pocahontas, IA
Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Physician
Specialty
Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Location
Pocahontas, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
9/27/24
**Family Medicine opening in Pocahontas, IA**
**Position Details:**
- Seeking a full-time Family Medicine Physician to join our team in Pocahontas, IA
- Established team of clinicians serving the Pocahontas and Laurens communities
- Opportunity to practice full-spectrum family medicine in a newly remodeled and well-known clinic and hospital
- Full-time position, including dedicated administrative time, with flexible scheduling to ensure sufficient patient access; 36 patient contact hours
- Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive team members allowing for autonomy while building the practice according to your preferences
- Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community
- Fully integrated system with clinics and hospitals on EPIC EMR to improve care coordination
**Responsibilities:**
- Clinic is open Monday Friday, 8 AM 5 PM
- Average of 20 patients per day
- Practice is a mix of outpatient and inpatient medicine
- No nights or weekends; inpatient care is provided by Emergency Medicine Physician at night and on weekends
- Call is telephonic-only and triaged through MyNurse Hotline; minimal call volume; call shared evenly among providers
- Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve
- Full-spectrum family medicine procedures such as joint injections, skin excisions, lacerations, Nexplanon, wound care, etc.
- Evaluates, interprets and coordinates information to make decisions and recommendations regarding patient care
- Patient-focused, friendly and willing to collaborate in a team environment
- Excellent communication (written and verbal), analytical and problem-solving skills
**Qualifications**
- MD or DO
- Board Eligible or Board Certified in Family Medicine
- Ability to obtain and hold an unrestricted license to practice in the state of Iowa
- Hold current and unrestricted state and federal authority to prescribe and administer medications as necessary or appropriate to the physicians field of practice
- Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B cap exempt)
- J-1 waiver sponsorship available
**Benefits:**
- Initial 2-year salary guarantee with ability to exceed on an innovative compensation program
- Attractive incentive package
- A competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what stage of life you are in
- Generous time off and CME allowance, malpractice insurance, retirement contributions and more
- Dedicated provider resources to positively impact providers work-life balance
- Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness, including a free third-party service for loan restructuring and consolidation
- A commitment to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation
- Support and development opprotunities that are a crucial part of delivering a remarkable employment experience
- A culture guided by uncompromising values and unwavering belief in doing whats right for the people we serve
**About the location:**
Pocahontas County is a friendly, safe, and naturally beautiful rural area with truly welcoming and engaged communities. At its heart, Pocahontas County is full of charm and passion. In Pocahontas County youll discover a place where there are countless opportunities for involvement, kind neighbors surround you, connecting with others is easy, and finding work-life balance is no problem. This progressive hub of educational excellence, advanced manufacturing and agriculture, strong business base, outstanding health care and multiple recreational opportunities provides an appealing environment in which to work, live and play. The city of Pocahontas is a community of 1,870 people located in central Pocahontas County in Northwest Iowa. Our community minded city offers the amenities of a larger city with small town charm. We invite you to visit Pocahontas and see why we are proud to call it home.