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Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) · 5 months ago

Faculty Physician - Internal Medicine

Des Moines, IA, US

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$188K/yr - $282K/yr

Primary Health Care, Inc (PHC) is dedicated to providing healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance or ability to pay. As a Faculty Physician in Internal Medicine, you will educate and supervise residents while delivering high-quality patient care and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care for patients from diverse backgrounds.

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Responsibilities

Delivers direct patient care to ambulatory patients. Serves in rotation for after-hours call system

Delivers high-quality, evidence-based medical care to adult patients in accordance with PHC standards, including history taking, physical exams, diagnostic testing, procedures, and prescribing

Conducts patient evaluations via in-person visits and telemedicine, ensuring equitable, effective care across platforms

Completes all required electronic medical record documentation—including progress notes, referrals, prescriptions, and coding—within PHC-designated timeframes

Works closely with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care, support workflow efficiency, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives

Adheres to all local, state, and federal regulations; accreditation standards; and internal policies related to clinical care, risk management, and peer review

Provides clinical oversight, consultation, and support to Physician Assistants and other advanced practice clinicians as appropriate

Serves as a faculty educator for residents and medical students, facilitating clinical instruction and didactic teaching in alignment with ACGME competencies. Acts as a professional role model and fosters a supportive learning environment

Supervises residents’ patient care activities, aids in developing and implementing care plans, and oversees procedures. Provides real-time, constructive feedback; completes timely evaluations, including end-of-rotation assessments within 30 days

Participates in the design and delivery of educational content, including lectures, board reviews, journal clubs, and other learning activities aligned with program objectives

Engages in residency program activities such as faculty meetings, recruitment, accreditation efforts, and other responsibilities assigned by program leadership

Maintains an academic presence through research, publications, presentations, or other scholarly contributions. Encourages and supports residents in scholarly pursuits

Participates in faculty development programs and demonstrates a commitment to continued professional growth as a clinician, educator, and academic contributor

Qualification

Board certifiedPatient centered careTeaching experienceMicrosoft Office proficiencyBilingual (English/Spanish)Listening skillsOrganization skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving skills

Required

Graduate of an accredited medical school

Experience with and demonstrates patient centered care

Experience in teaching/education environments

Board certified in the rotation specialty or possess qualifications acceptable to the applicable review committee

Strong organization, prioritization, and time management skills with ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy

Good listening skills

Proficiency using Microsoft Office applications; willingness and ability to learn database applications

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong professional skills with ability to interact with others in a calm and empathetic manner

Outstanding interpersonal skills with ability to de-escalate difficult situations and work effectively with and serve a diverse population in various environments

Excellent collaboration and team-orientation skills

Outstanding problem-solving skills with analytical and critical thinking capacity

Licensed Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) in the state of Iowa; Board Certified as appropriate for specialty

Physicians must be board certified within five years of residency completion; current registration with the Federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Iowa Board of Pharmacy Examiners (CSA); current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers Certification recognized by the American Heart Association; current Mandatory Reporter Training: Child and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the Iowa Department of Public Health. Must be obtained during the introductory period if not current