Advanced Practice - Family Medicine Opening in Carroll, IA
Saint Louis, MO, 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 Carroll, Iowa, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 11/22/24
NP/PA Family Medicine opening in Iowa - Located in Carroll, IA - Des Moines 90m, Omaha 95m - Full-time, permanent position - Seeking a board-certified provider - Assesses, diagnoses and treats medical and surgical problems in the Clinic, patient's homes and nursing homes and records such findings using the patients medical record - Makes referrals to specialists, other physicians, as needed - Elicits medical histories and performs physical examinations on patients - Performs or initiates therapeutic, office surgical, diagnostic and laboratory procedures and radiologic examinations as indicated by common medical practice - Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health, and provides patient education - Administers and prescribes properly packaged and labeled prescription medications and immunizations as needed - Maintains orderly and efficient business practices - Maintains timely patient documentation in the electronic medical record - Provides supervision and direction to other clinic personnel as needed - Attends all mandatory meetings and programs - Three to five years experience as a Licensed Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioner with emphasis in family practice, is preferred but not required - Active and unrestricted DEA and CSA in the State of Iowa - BLS certification required - PALS, ACLS preferred, but not required Hospital is a 99-bed hospital that provides a wide array of services, including inpatient general medical care, in-patient and out-patient mental health care, intensive care, obstetrics, and inpatient and outpatient surgery. Ancillary services include laboratory; radiology examinations, including CT, MRI, ultrasound, bone densitometry and PET CT; wound care, infusion therapy and sleep studies. The hospital has four endoscopy suites with daVinci and Mako robotic surgery and a twelve station hemodialysis service. Hospital just opened a brand new freestanding cancer Center that provides a holistic approach to cancer care. The hospital operates a home health service, a hospice and is the county's public health nursing service provider.