Physician

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

(Include but are not limited to the following)

Clinical Care

• Provide medical care appropriate to specialty, including preventive, acute, and/or chronic disease management
• Conduct patient assessments, histories, and physical examinations
• Diagnose and treat a range of conditions within scope of practice
• Order, interpret, and communicate laboratory and diagnostic test results
• Perform procedures appropriate to specialty and credentialing
• Prescribe medications and develop treatment plans
• Manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, COPD, and heart disease
• Provide age- and condition-appropriate screenings and preventive services

Care Coordination & Continuity

• Coordinate care with other physicians, specialists, hospitals, and care providers
• Facilitate referrals and ensure appropriate follow-up care
• Participate in transitions of care and population health initiatives as applicable
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes

Patient Experience & Communication

• Educate patients and families on diagnoses, treatment plans, and prevention strategies
• Foster a patient-centered environment that promotes understanding and trust
• Build and maintain therapeutic relationships with patients

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete electronic medical records
• Document patient encounters, care plans, and outcomes
• Comply with regulatory, billing, and quality reporting requirements
• Review and sign charts per organizational standards

Hospital & Community Engagement

• Participate in community health initiatives and outreach as appropriate
• Support organizational quality improvement and performance initiatives

Leadership & Organizational Contribution

• Provide clinical guidance to nursing and support staff
• Collaborate with advanced practice providers and care team members
• Participate in committees, meetings, and organizational initiatives
• Recommend process improvements to enhance patient care and efficiency
• Promote WCHC’s mission, values, and standards

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Strong clinical decision-making and diagnostic skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to practice within a defined specialty or broad scope of care
• Effective time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work independently and within a team-based care model
• Adaptability in a rural healthcare environment
  

EDUCATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine
• Active Iowa medical license (or ability to obtain)
• Current DEA and CSA licenses
• Current BLS/ACLS certification
• NPI number and eligibility for Medicare/Medicaid enrollment
• Credentialing and privileging through WCHC