Family Medicine job located in Columbus, Nebraska

• Arts & Culture Columbus is home to amazing artists whose work comes alive on everything from collectible pottery to community murals. Pay a visit to our historical museum or public library/art gallery and see our spirited community through new eyes.
• Sports for the Spectator Nebraska Cornhuskers men's basketball Lincoln Saltdogs men's baseball Omaha Lancers ice hockey Omaha Heart men's football
• Closest International Airports 210 miles: Des Moines, IA (DSM / KDSM) Des Moines International Airport 257 miles: Kansas City, MO (MCI / KMCI) Kansas City International Airport

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Practice Details

• Provide quality care to patients according to clinical medical protocols
• Initiate an appropriate assessment of patient's health status, ranging from focused to comprehensive, depending upon the setting;
• Provide and manage comprehensive medical care, including diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment of diseases, common health problems, such as infections, influenza and pneumonia, as well as serious, chronic, and complex illnesses for patients of all ages;
• Monitor patients' conditions and progress and reevaluate treatments as necessary;
• Explain procedures and discuss test results or prescribed treatments with patients;
• Advise patients and community members concerning diet, activity, hygiene, and disease prevention and educate patients about preventative measures to avoid illness;
• Collect, record, and maintain patient information, such as medical history, reports, and examination results and prepares reports and correspondence related to the work;
• Refer patient to medical specialist or other practitioner when necessary;
• Prescribe medication in accordance with Nebraska statue and professional practice guidelines;
• Immunize patients to protect them from preventable diseases;
• Participate in formulating, interpreting, implementing, and evaluating objectives, policies, and procedures;
• Assist with quality improvement activities as required and participates in Quality Assurance and Utilization Reviews;
• Perform diagnostic tests and procedures and therapeutic procedures, within the scope of practice, including but not limited to venipuncture; intradermal tests; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; electro-cardiogram; application of dressings and bandages; administration of medications; cardiopulmonary resuscitation; auditory screening; visual screening; and aseptic techniques;
• Analyze accumulated health information and collects additional observational, interview, historical, physical examination, and diagnostic data, modifying treatment as appropriate;
• Have a working knowledge of ICD10, CPT and HCPCS coding and managed care, and be available for training as necessary;
• Maintain and complete patients health records or charts legibly, concisely and close it within 48 hours and/or by the end of serviced week;
• Participate in the on-call/weekend rotation schedule as needed;
• Be flexible to work between different sites

Community Details

• This community of 22,000 and is one of the state’s most progressive and dynamic communities.
• It offers a fair tax structure, strong educational systems, excellent childcare, several golf courses, a variety of rich cultural events and exciting recreational opportunities.
• The community is blessed with clean air, safe neighborhoods, no traffic jams and plenty of sunshine. Columbus is only 80 miles from Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska, so the benefits of big city entertainment, major airports and a key Big Ten conference university (University of Nebraska-Lincoln) are just a short drive away.

Compensation Details

• Based on experience $200,000 to $260,000
• Health Insurance paid by corporation Dental and Vision available
• Short Term Disability paid by the corporation
• Life Insurance paid by the corporation
• Malpractice paid by the corporation
• 401K after 1 year of employment
• Four weeks of PTO
• $5,000 for CME or Professional Dues

Top Five Things to Do

1. Pawnee Plunge Water Park
2. Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial
3. Platte County Historical Society
4. Glur Park
5. Columbus Family YMCA