Career Center

Are you passionate about recovery, physical and emotional health, and cultural equality? At UCS Healthcare, our values guide our culture. We embrace diversity and inclusion and seek colleagues who desire to work in an environment where everyone is accepted and their unique characteristics are celebrated.

We have a position available for a full-time Primary Care Physician reporting to our Chief Medical Officer for our clinic in West Des Moines, Iowa. UCS Healthcare is a CARF-accredited, non-profit health care organization based in Des Moines, Iowa with additional offices in Knoxville and Ankeny and medication units across the state offering medication assisted treatment (MAT) for opiate/alcohol addiction. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package that includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, FSA, 403B, Volunteer Time Off, Paid Time Off, Employee Mentorship and Wellness Programs, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family, Tuition Reimbursement, Free Parking, Lactation Room, On-site lunchroom, and more.

UCS Healthcare has earned the Best Place for Working Parents® Designation three years running (2021-2023) in recognition of our commitment to supporting working parents through our family-friendly policies and practices.

Job Summary:

Provide medical care for patients of all ages who seek care at UCS Healthcare; including patients in more than one program or location including medication assisted treatment. Expected to operate in alignment with UCS Healthcare core values and act as a team player, providing patient centered services and striving to provide the highest level of care. Follow all Federal, State of Iowa, and agency policies and laws, including those pertaining to confidentiality, including HIPPA/42CFR part 2 and CARF requirements.

Essential Functions:

Patient Care (50%)

• Diagnose patient conditions using history, physical examination and indicated tests, and prescribe treatment as necessary to address their health concerns.
• Address preventative care, including tests and vaccinations appropriate for a patient's age, history, and other pertinent variables.
• Refer patients to other specialists or practitioners when necessary.
• Coordinate services internally with physicians, psychologists, nurses, social workers, pharmacists, counselors, and therapists and utilize support staff as indicated.
• Provide and coordinate emergency care to patients and staff as needed and make necessary referrals.
• Perform initial patient screenings and patient history and physical examinations, including MAT physical exams.
• Diagnose and treat acute infections, injuries, and illnesses.
• Educating and guiding patients on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle habits.
• Understanding the changes in health promotion throughout the aging process.
• Performing diagnostic tests and screening evaluations.
• Emphasizing preventative care and disease management.
• Work with a diverse population of patients compassionately.
• Analyze test data and determine the need for follow-up appointments and further treatment options.
• Serve as the resource patients need for ongoing care information, counseling and provide guidance for any patients with critical conditions.
• Order Medication as appropriate.
• Deliver quality care while maintaining confidentiality.

Documentation (40%)

• Collect, record, and maintain patient information (including the medical history, examination, testing results and treatment plans) in a complete and timely manner with legible and complete documentation. Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary.
• Utilize EHR for documentation and E-prescribing as appropriate.
• Documents in a timely, accurate and concise manner.
• Completes and signs all notes in a timely manner.
• Oversees nursing staff documentation and co-sign if needed.

Training and Education (10%)

• Attend staffing, QA and other designated meetings.
• Maintain all licensures, registrations and permits as required and participate in continuing medical education activities as required and in order to maintain and increase professional standards.
• Facilitates staff, patient and family decision making by providing educational tools.
• Participate in agency trainings both as a learner and in ongoing educational health presentations to the staff.
• Direct and coordinate activities of nurses and other medical staff and provide. technical and educational assistance in understanding a patient's medical problems.
• Provide consultation to clinic staff for improvement in their work performance, which enhances overall quality service delivery.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members.
• Demonstrates commitment to own professional growth and competence.

Minimum Education and Experience:

• Current license as an MD or DO in the state of Iowa.
• DEA CSA certificate.

Minimum Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Demonstrates effective communication strategies.
• Strong oral, written and computer skills.
• Must be knowledgeable in diagnosing, treating, and evaluating illness and injury, as well as providing preventative or wellness care.
• Must excel in a team environment and must adhere to agency policies and procedures.

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Two years' experience working with addiction medicine.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged sitting and standing, prolonged computer use.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• A valid driver's license is required (an Iowa driver's license is required within 30 days of hire) and liability insurance or an equivalent means of personal transportation and coverage as travel within the state of Iowa may be necessary.

Work Schedule:

32 hours or 40 hours a week as agreed on by the Chief Medical Officer. 

Disclaimer:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Need Assistance?

Applicants that are requiring a reasonable accommodation due to a disability at any stage of the employment application process should contact Human Resources.

UCS Healthcare is an affirmative action and equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status.

All offers of employment at UCS Healthcare are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

About UCS Healthcare

UCS Healthcare provides behavioral and medical health care to patients in a safe, diverse environment with access to a wide variety of healthcare professionals, all in one location. We are a CARF-accredited Iowa-based non-profit corporation and are licensed by the State of Iowa to provide substance use disorder treatment services, including medication assisted treatment, mental health therapy and counseling, and primary healthcare, including outpatient psychiatric care. The current organization was incorporated on November 11, 1997. We are based in West Des Moines, Iowa, with additional offices in Ankeny and Knoxville. We also have 11 co-located sites that offer Medicated Assisted Treatment (MAT) services in partnership with certified treatment providers across the state of Iowa (Ames, Atlantic, Burlington, Carroll, Cedar Rapids, Clinton, Decorah, Fort Dodge, Osceola, Ottumwa, Waterloo). UCS Healthcare is managed by a volunteer Board of Directors and the day-to-day operations are managed by the CEO. UCS Healthcare is one of the only medication assisted treatment providers in Iowa. We have a commitment to Recovery Oriented Systems of Care. Our promise to our patients is an ...individualized, integrated plan that engages the resources of the entire community to address their issues. We are expanding our ability to serve multi-occurring needs and place an emphasis on professionalism and patient-centered care. We serve a variety of diverse social, economic, and cultural populations and have been extremely successful in securing grants to assist that process. Our employees enjoy great training opportunities, opportunities to work in a multidisciplinary setting, and a competitive salary with benefits package.

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