Family Medicine Physician Needed in MI
Chantilly, Virginia, United States

Job Summary

Occupation Physician
Specialty Family Practice-Without OB
Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time
Work Environment Hospital Clinic/Private Practice
Location Kalamazoo, Michigan, United States
Visa Sponsorship No

Job Description

Last Update: 10/27/24
Location: Great Michigan college town with easy access to Chicago and Detroit.

Facility: Outpatient facility providing continuous quality patient-centered care to patients of all ages throughout their lifespan, following the centers standards and practices. The organization embraces a team-oriented approach in providing healthcare and be comfortable working with and overseeing Physician Assistants and providing collaboration with Nurse Practitioners.

Opportunity:
  • Accepting full-time and part-time candidates
  • Must be willing and able to perform common office-based, outpatient surgical procedures (i.e. ambulatory surgery, stitches/staples, superficial burn treatment, biopsies, etc.)
  • Provides healthcare and health management for patients of all ages
  • Outpatient and clinic setting
  • Averages 18 patients per day on the high end
  • Provides a total assessment of the patient's health status, including systematic health history, a physical examination, and diagnostic testing
  • Provides skilled observations and health assessments of patients, including history, physical examination, and appropriate interventions and referrals
  • Provides patient care services appropriate to patient condition and in conjunction with current Joint Commission standards
  • Diagnoses and treats or appropriately refer to health problems for the patient population. Orders interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.
  • Establishes and facilitates a plan of care related to a patient's identified problems, needs, and strengths, including medication, diet, therapeutic procedures, counseling, education, and teaching needs of patients, families, and groups.
  • Assess and formulate a plan of care related to preventative, acute, and chronic needs identified by the patient and health care team in a manner that provides continuity of care. It includes coordinating care with patients' primary care physicians (PCP) when identifying and identifying an available PCP when one is not currently designated.
  • Assesses patient/family learning needs and provides appropriate patient education.
  • Analyzes reports and findings of tests and examination and diagnoses the condition of the patient.
  • Determines and prescribes medication, dosage, and schedule, given the patient's condition and allergies.
  • Discusses any possible side effects of medication or immunization with the patient.
  • Prescribes and administers vaccinations to immunize patients from infectious diseases.
  • Promotes health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and methods for the prevention of disease.
  • Patients refer to a medical specialist for consultant services when necessary for the patient's well-being.
  • Documents the patient's visit, including medical history, physical exam, diagnoses, and plan of action
  • Follows up with patient regarding progress in high risk or emergency cases
  • Conducts physical examinations to provide the information needed for admission to the school, consideration for jobs, or eligibility for insurance coverage.
  • Participate in all required departmental and organizational meetings.
  • Other duties may be assigned.
  • Demonstrated the ability to assess clinical needs and work in an integrated, holistic approach to care, including case management, disease management and/or population health programs.
  • The ability to work within a high volume of medical practice with multiple interruptions and busy work schedule and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
  • Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance and quality improvement, and risk management,
  • Proven excellence working in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in inpatient care
  • Desired start date: 60 to 90 days after offer
  • EMR: EPIC
  • Qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program
Compensation:
  • Highly competitive pay based on experience and training (to be discussed at interview).
  • Sign-on bonus (to be discussed at interview)
  • CME Allowance
  • Excellent (cost-effective) Health Insurance
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Company paid Life & accidental death
  • Company paid long term disability Insurance
  • Voluntary life, accidental death, short-term disability, and other supplemental offerings
  • Pre-tax 403(b) retirement plan
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • 8 Paid Holidays
  • Health shortage area- qualify for federal school loan forgiveness program