Physician - Family Medicine

• Area of Interest: Physicians and Medical Residents

• Job ID: 170237

Overview

UnityPoint Clinic is actively recruiting for Family Medicine Physician to join our Family Medicine Clinic in Davenport, IA

UnityPoint Clinic is a physician-led, nonprofit health care organization offering comprehensive services in primary care, walk-in care and specialty care. The clinical teams at the area’s clinics are improving outcomes, lowering the number of hospital readmissions and reducing avoidable costs associated with treating chronic conditions. The UnityPoint Clinic team is known for excellence and quality patient care putting patients at the center of their care to provide the best level of health and well-being.

• Outpatient only practice

• 1.0 FTE with 4 1/2 day work week

• Cohesive group of colleagues and supportive staff allowing for autonomy

• Experienced staff, both clinical and non-clinical, who know the patients and the community

• EPIC EMR

Responsibilities

• Average of 20-25 patients per day; no nights or weekends

• No inpatient responsibilities

• Hospitalist Program is responsible for serving adult and pediatric inpatients

• Telephonic outpatient call only, no need to physically report to clinic/hospital

• Call shared equitably by primary care providers

• Calls are triaged through My Nurse Call Center, very minimal call volume

• Ability to work as a team member to improve the health of the people and communities we serve

• General family medicine procedures such as joint injections, skin excisions, lacerations, casting, 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 physician's field of practice

• Eligible to work in the United States (H1-B exempt)

• J-1 waiver sponsorship available