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
