Family Medicine Physician - Iowa

Family Medicine Physician

Position Summary

The Family Medicine Physician provides comprehensive, continuous medical care to patients of all ages in an outpatient and/or inpatient setting, depending on practice structure. This role focuses on preventive care, diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic conditions, and long-term patient relationships across the lifespan.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive primary care to pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients

• Perform patient evaluations, histories, and physical examinations

• Diagnose and manage acute illnesses and chronic medical conditions

• Deliver preventive care services, including health screenings and immunizations

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans

• Order, interpret, and document diagnostic tests and results

• Perform routine office-based procedures within scope of practice

• Coordinate care with specialists and ancillary services as needed

• Educate patients and families on disease prevention, wellness, and self-management

• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical documentation

• Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives

Practice Setting

• Outpatient clinic, with optional inpatient or hospital rounding depending on practice model

• May include call coverage or extended hours as required

Qualifications

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school

• Completion of an accredited Family Medicine residency program

• Board certified or board eligible in Family Medicine

• Eligible for unrestricted medical licensure in the practicing state

• DEA registration or eligibility

Skills & Competencies

• Broad clinical knowledge across all age groups

• Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

• Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based care

• Ability to manage multiple patient needs efficiently

Work Environment

• Primary care practice setting

• Collaborative, team-based care model

• Diverse patient population across the lifespan