Physician, Medical Doctor, Healthcare Consultant

Overview

Newton, Iowa is a progressive, family friendly community, a shining star of Central Iowa and a place to call home. Whether you’re raising a family, starting a business or building a home, you’ll want to get to know Newton. The community has many great amenities aside from excellent schools, including unique entertainment, beautiful art displays and parks, and great attractions for families to enjoy.

Centrally located in Iowa just off I-80, Newton,(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). offers a diverse array of shopping, recreational and dining options, with Des Moines about 35 miles west, Ames about 62 miles NW, and Iowa City about 87 miles east. “America’s Dutch Treasure,” Pella, lies about 23 miles to the southeast. Nearby Lake Red Rock offers camping, boating, fishing and swimming activities about 20 miles south.

Local attractions include the Iowa Speedway and nearby racing venues.

Iowa Department of Corrections is seeking a Family Practice Physician to serve at Newton Correctional Facility.

The successful candidate will provide services that would be offered in a typical outpatient primary care setting, including physician services, well visits, chronic disease management, sick visits and minor procedures such as suturing. Emergent cases can be referred to an outside acute hospital setting.

Attractive salaries, State of Iowa benefits (including IPERS), on-call duties shared with other physicians by phone, are among the benefits of this job. No Medicare, Medicaid or third-party issues, which can allow more time to see patients.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
Graduation from an accredited school of medicine, completion of an internship program, and licensure as a physician by the State of Iowa.

Must have registration and licensure as a Physician Assistant by the Iowa Board of Physician Assistant Examiners. Registration with the Iowa Board of Pharmacy and the Drug Enforcement Administration.

E-Verify and Right to Work The State of Iowa participates in E-Verify, a federal program that helps employers confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. Within the required timeframe, new hires will be verified through the E-Verify system to ensure authorization to work in the United States. The State of Iowa also complies with the federal Right to Work laws, which protect employees’ rights to work without being required to join a labor organization.

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Minimum qualifications note:
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