Faculty Physician - Internal Medicine

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Primary Health Care (PHC) was founded in 1981 by Dr. Bery Engebretsen in Des Moines, IA.  Our mission has remained unchanged since that time, to provide healthcare and supportive services to all, regardless of insurance, immigration status, or ability to pay.  

Based on the needs of the communities we serve, PHC offers a spectrum of medical and dental services including family practice, behavioral health, HIV care and services, and pharmacy. PHC’s Homeless Support Services is the entry point for serving people experiencing homelessness in Polk County. Enabling services are available to help patients with benefits enrollment, case management, transportation, translation, and patient education. We currently have locations in Ames, Des Moines, & Marshalltown. 

The Faculty Physician is responsible for educating and supervising the Internal Medicine Residency Program’s residents on a day-to-day basis during resident block rotations. The Physician is responsible for the development of rotation objectives and resident clinical experience. The overall objective of the rotation is to increase the residents’ understanding of the outpatient community health services as a Teaching Health Center Residency Program. Faculty Physicians work collaboratively with the Medical Education Department in establishing rotation objectives. The physician is responsible for providing outpatient care services to the Primary Health Care Inc (PHC) patient population in assigned clinic sites. Works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team to provide, delegate, evaluate, and coordinate comprehensive professional care for patients of all cultures and backgrounds. Meets ever-changing healthcare challenges while engaging patients in holistic care. Utilizes established workflows to ensure patient and staff satisfaction and organizational financial success. Demonstrates PHC’s iCare values in daily work.  

What's Great About this Position? 

• Earn 5 weeks of PTO throughout your first year of employment and enjoy paid holidays as well. 

• Continue to develop your skills and grow your career through PHC’s training opportunities including: PHC University, Emerging Leaders, and medical and dental assistant training programs. 

What You Will Do

1. Provides medical care in accordance with established standards, regulations, and policies and procedures of PHC.  Obtains medical histories and performs examination to diagnose and treat patients. Orders diagnostic tests including radiology and laboratory studies and interprets results. Writes medical orders and prescriptions. Performs approved procedures. Provides patient and family education and counseling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. 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.

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

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

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

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

Qualifications You Need to Bring

Required: 

• Physician license recognized by the State of Iowa.

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school. 

• DEA Controlled Substances Registration with the US Drug Enforcement Administration.

• CSA Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy.

• Must be board certified within three years of completion of residency training by the appropriate specialty board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) or the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) and must maintain board certification.  

• Must be obtained within 90 days of employment: 

  • Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers.

  • Mandatory Reporter Training for Child Abuse and Dependent Adult Abuse recognized by the State of Iowa.

Preferred:

• Fluency in spoken English and Spanish, with the ability to communicate clearly and accurately in both languages. 

• Experience in a community health center or teaching healthcare environment. 

We Take Care of Our People

Your experience and skills determine your base pay. PHC also offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous PTO accrual (equal to 5 weeks at end of 1st year) plus paid holidays

• License/certification fee reimbursement

• Paid time off for continuing education & continuing education reimbursement

• Tuition reimbursement program

• 401k with company match

• Medical insurance - PHC Pays, on average, 80% of medical premiums for all plan types (employee, employee family, etc.)

• Dental insurance

• Vision insurance

• Life & disability insurance

• Flexible spending & health savings accounts

• Supplemental accident & critical illness insurance

• Discounts on pet insurance

Visit https://phciowa.org/careers for a summary of PHC’s benefits.

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