Physician

Employment Type

Full time

Shift

Description:

Under limited supervision, provides professional medical services to patients and supervision of the delivery of medical services by the assigned staff of the facility. Develops operational management skills related to the practice and assists in the day-to-day supervision and transitional operation of the medical practice. Adheres to the principles of Service Excellence Guiding Behaviors and the philosophy and mission of Mercy in all aspects of job performance.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Mercy standards.
• Provides competent patient care to the patient population by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data, making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development, and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
• Directs and supervises the medical duties and activities of professional and support personnel.
• Instructs and counsels patients regarding physical and mental health.
• Orders or supplies medication appropriate for the patient.
• If necessary, refers patients to appropriate specialists or specialized services.
• Provides immediate evaluation and treatment for emergency medical problems. Directs emergency personnel in transport of the patient.
• Maintains knowledge of community services, agencies and resources.
• Documents all patient care activities and follow-up care. Maintains adequate and appropriate office and hospital medical records and physician referral communication with respect toall patients examined and/or treated.
• Assures quality of patient care is provided by appropriate monitoring and evaluation. Directs other clinic staff in the provision and execution of medical care.
• Assists Office Manager in assessing/maintaining equipment, pharmaceutical and recordkeeping needs.
• Assists in the development, implementation and review of quality of care standards and activities for services provided through the facility and assures the proper and medically appropriate provision of care to patients.
• Assures and maintains adequate and qualified physician call coverage and its patients during absence or off-duty hours.
• Participates in the required activities of the medical staff of Mercy Medical Center-Sioux City and/or appropriate regional hospitals.
• Participates in the formal governance process of Mercy clinics.
• Represents the clinic and Mercy to the media when appropriate.
• Participates in staff educational inservice meetings.
• Proactively identifies safety concerns surrounding the work environment.
  
  

What We Are Looking For

• Graduate of a medical/osteopathic medical school is required. Demonstrated competency as a physician by completion of an appropriate residency program; board certified or board eligible. Must be able to obtain Mercy Medical Center – Sioux City medical staff privileges.
• Must have a valid and unrestricted state medical license and federal and state controlled substance registrations/certificates.
• Must maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) or more advanced certification, i.e., ACLS, PALS, etc. Completes and stays current with Mandatory Reporting requirements.
• Must have a general working knowledge of computers and department specific software (i.e. Healthstream, internet, etc.) Must be comfortable operating in a collaborative, shared leadership environment. Must possess a personal presence that is characterized by a sense of honesty, integrity, and caring with the ability to inspire and motivate others to promote the philosophy, mission, vision, goals, and values of Mercy and Trinity Health.
  
  

Why MercyOne Western Iowa?

MercyOne Western Iowa serves the needs of individuals in a 33-county area including western Iowa, eastern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center, a 238-bed regional facility, is home to the only Level II trauma center in the area – one of only four trauma care facilities in the state to receive verification from the American College of Surgeons – and MercyOne Air Med, a regional helicopter ambulance service. Along with owned and managed hospitals in Primghar and Hawarden, Iowa, and a partnership with Dunes Surgical Hospital in South Dakota, the region also operates a primary care network, specialty care clinics and home health care, providing an entire continuum of preventative, primary, acute and tertiary health care services to provide personalized, compassionate care for the communities we serve and beyond.

About MercyOne And Trinity Health

We are MercyOne: a connected system of health care facilities and services dedicated to helping you and your community live your best life so you can get well—and stay well. With 420 care locations, our clinics, medical centers and affiliates are never too far from home, allowing us to improve the lives of individuals and communities across the state of Iowa and beyond. MercyOne Western Iowa is a member of Trinity Health

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

Our Mission

We, Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the gospel, as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Our Core Values

• Reverence
• Commitment to Those Who are Poor
• Safety
• Justice
• Stewardship
• Integrity
  
  

Our Vision

• We will be the most trusted health partner for life.
  
  

Our Actions

As a Trinity Health colleague, I will:

• Listen to understand.
• Learn continuously.
• Keep it simple.
• Create solutions.
• Deliver outstanding service.
• Own and speak up for safety
• Expect, embrace and initiate change.
• Demonstrate exceptional teamwork.
• Trust and assume good intentions.
• Hold myself and others accountable for results.
• Communicate directly with respect and honesty.
• Serve every person with empathy, dignity and compassion.
• Champion diversity, equity and inclusion.
  
  

Our Promise

• We Listen.
• We Partner.
• We Make it Easy.
  
  

MercyOne Siouxland Medical Center and all its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, physical disability or any other classification protected under local, state or federal law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

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