# Family Medicine Physician - Iowa

**Company:** [Commonwealth Medical Services](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/keeTEXJ8MZmGdm2R5VUMJA.md)
**Location:** Davenport, United States
**Workplace:** on site
**Employment type:** Full-time
**Department:** West - MercyOne

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## Description

### **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