Family Medicine Physician Needed For Locum Tenens Coverage At Clinic In Iowa
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Job Description
This Job at a Glance
Job Reference Id: ORD-209406-MD-IA
Title: MD
Dates Needed: Mid-June with potential to start sooner - 6 months
Shift Type: Day Shift
Assignment Type: Clinic
Call Required: Yes
Board Certification Required: Yes
Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility
The facility is a rural hospital that serves the local community with comprehensive medical services. The hospital maintains a collaborative healthcare team including multiple physicians, mid-level practitioners, and specialized staff including podiatry and mental health services. The facility utilizes Epic EMR for streamlined clinical operations and patient care coordination.
About the Facility Location
Iowa offers diverse recreational opportunities and cultural attractions throughout the state. The region features annual festivals including cross-country skiing events and Nordic fairs that attract international participants. Local amenities include family entertainment venues, recreational parks, and agricultural attractions that showcase the state's rural heritage and community-focused lifestyle.
About the Clinician's Workday
The physician will provide comprehensive family medicine services in both clinic and emergency department settings, managing 12-15 patients daily in clinic and 8-15 patients per 24-hour period in the emergency department. Daily responsibilities include morning inpatient rounding followed by clinic hours from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, four days per week. Call coverage is required 10 days per month and one weekend every three months, serving as backup support when advanced practice providers need assistance. The position requires maintaining proximity within 30 minutes of the hospital during call periods and utilizes the Epic EMR system for all clinical documentation.
Additional Job Details
Case Load/PPD: 12-15 patients per day in clinic; 8-15 patients per 24 hours in emergency department
Support Staff: 3 physicians, 3 mid-level practitioners, 1 podiatrist, and mental health staff
Patient Population: All Ages
Location Type: On-Site
Prescriptive Authority Required: Yes
Government: No
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