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
Family Practice Opportunity in beautiful Columbus, NE
Physician:
Family Practice
Market: Non-Metropolitan (Less than 50,000)
Job ID:11733
Verified Date:03/19/2024
Loan Repayment:No Response
Sign on Bonus:Yes
Practice Type:
Employed
Accept J1 Visa:No Response
Accept H1b Visa:No Response
Permanent: Full time
Family Practice
What you need to know:
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
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
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.
Recruiter Insights
The Housing Market. This 3,003 sq ft, 5 bedroom; 5 bath home is a stunning one owner home in highly desired Northbrook neighborhood on large corner lot. This custom home features beautiful woodwork and built-ins throughout, huge eat-in kitchen with custom cabinetry, tile floor, eating bar, and informal dining area. Impressive great room with beams, pillars, fireplace, floor-to-ceiling built-in cabinetry and sound system. This home can be yours for $475,000.
The Community. 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.
The Employer. This community hospital is a nonprofit, Joint Commission-accredited, acute care facility characterized by our family-centered care, community involvement and progressive ideas in health care.
- Medical staff experience a fulfilling career among respectful colleagues and administrators who value clinical quality, patient satisfaction and collegiality.
- The facility is in the process of a $35-million expansion and renovation that will improve patient safety, as well as the operational capacity and efficiency of the hospital.
- The hospital emergency department is staffed 24/7 by hospital-employed physicians and is designated as a Level III Trauma Center.
- The emergency department includes a strong, in-house Hospitalist group; progressive diagnostic imaging services, including MRI and a 64-slice CT scanner; dedicated hospital resources and an excellent nursing staff.
- Staff includes, surgery, orthopedics, cardiology, ENT, OB/GYN, ophthalmology and pediatrics, who provide backup to the emergency department staff.
Community Profile
What is nice to know.
Closest Major City:
- 57 miles to Lincoln, NE
- 75 miles to Omaha, NE
- 216 miles to Kansas City, MO
- 258 miles to Wichita, KS
- 325 miles to Minneapolis, MN
Closest Domestic Airport:
- 63 miles: Grand Island, NE (GRI / KGRI) Central Nebraska Regional Airport
- 79 miles: Lincoln, NE (LNK / KLNK) Lincoln Airport
- 89 miles: Omaha, NE (OMA / KOMA) Eppley Airfield
- 112 miles: Kearney, NE (EAR / KEAR) Kearney Regional Airport
- 123 miles: Sioux City, IA (SUX / KSUX) Sioux Gateway Airport
Cost of Living:
- Mean Housing Cost - $133,666
- City Cost of Living Index - 77.2
- State Cost of Living Index - 84.4 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Colleges and Universities:
- Northeast Community College (about 43 miles; Norfolk, NE; Full-time enrollment: 3,334)
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 55 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
- Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 56 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
- Southeast Community College Area (about 58 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838
Demographics:
- White alone 74.8%
- Hispanic 22.7
- Two or more races 1.7%
- Asian alone .3%
Taxes:
- State Income Tax Rate - 1.76%
- State Sales Tax Rate - 1.76%
- City Sales Tax Rate - 3.75%
Major Industry:
- Educational services (7.8%)
- Miscellaneous manufacturing (6.7%)
- Machinery (6.7%)
- Health care (6.2%)
- Construction (6.2%)
- Food (5.8%)
- Accommodation & food services (5.6%)
Recreation:
- Columbus Thoroughbred Racing
- Pawnee Park
- Powerhouse Park
- Maple Creek Recreation Area
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
Sports for the Participant:
- Basketball.
- Cricket.
- Football.
- Baseball.
- Soccer.
- Hockey.
- Roller Derby
Shopping:
- The Village Centre
- Party Palace & Gift Shop
- Fabulous Forever
- Wal-Mart
Top Five things to do:
- Pawnee Plunge Water Park
- Andrew Jackson Higgins National Memorial
- Platte County Historical Society
- Glur Park
- Columbus Family YMCA