Family Medicine Physician (MD) - Primary Care

Central City Health•Detroit, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Central City Health seeks a Family Medicine Physician to provide high-quality, comprehensive longitudinal adult primary care in an outpatient setting. The physician assesses, diagnoses, treats, and manages acute and chronic illnesses while emphasizing preventive health strategies, patient education, health equity, and improved access to care in a nonprofit, community-based setting. The role is part of a collaborative multidisciplinary team serving the metro Detroit community, including people experiencing housing insecurity and mental illness. The physician provides culturally competent, patient-centered care and works with behavioral health, dental, pharmacy, care coordination, nursing, advanced practice providers, and specialty providers to support integrated, holistic care. The role includes clinical guidance to interdisciplinary colleagues, participation in population health and quality improvement initiatives, and compliance with Central City Health protocols and applicable HRSA, FQHC, and other regulatory standards. The position is in person. Work may take place in clinics and at meetings, events, conferences, seminars, or programs at other locations. Hours may include early mornings, evenings, or weekends and may shift with project or program needs. Rotating call coverage and extended hours may be required if needed.

Requirements

Doctorate degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
Unrestricted Michigan medical doctor or doctor of osteopathic medicine license and controlled substance license.
Valid DEA certification.
Board certification or board eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine; the posting also lists Family Medicine board certification or eligibility as required in its license/certification section.
Michigan driver’s license.
Current BLS certification; the posting also lists current ACLS and/or BLS as required in its license/certification section.
Meet all continuing education requirements.
Experience interacting with patients with mental illness.
Ability to work cooperatively with everyone involved in patient care.
Ability to interpret laboratory results and imaging studies to support clinical decision-making.
Knowledge of evidence-based medicine and clinical guidelines.
Experience managing multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting critical deadlines.
Ability to maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
Strong interpersonal skills and high emotional intelligence; willingness to be hands-on when necessary.
Proficiency using EHR systems for patient documentation and management.
Thorough knowledge of current healthcare trends, including physician-hospital relations, physician practice models, access issues, quality improvement processes, clinical information systems, and the effects of changes in healthcare on medical credentialing.
Meet and maintain background check clearance, certifications, licensure, and training required by Central City Health and relevant government or other entities.
Availability to work all scheduled hours, which may include early mornings, evenings, and weekends; work hours may shift according to project or program needs.
Ability to work in a clinic and attend meetings, events, conferences, seminars, or programs at other locations.
Ability to walk, sit, and/or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to work in normal office and medical environments with exposure to noise, dust, or extreme temperatures.
Ability to interact with patients with severe and persistent mental illness and possible close contact with clients or their living environments, including potential exposure to contagious diseases, unpleasant odors, or pests.

Nice To Haves

Prior experience in a community mental health or FQHC setting using an integrated, patient-centered care approach.
Clinical risk management experience.
Experience working within an integrated care system.
ACLS certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct, patient-centered care in an outpatient clinical setting.
Perform comprehensive and problem-focused medical evaluations, take histories, conduct physical examinations, and formulate treatment plans.
Diagnose and manage acute and chronic conditions, including hypertension, diabetes, COPD, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and infectious diseases.
Provide preventive care and health screenings in accordance with applicable guidelines, such as USPSTF recommendations.
Order, interpret, and follow up on diagnostic tests, including laboratory tests, imaging, and ECGs, and make referrals as clinically indicated.
Provide clinical leadership, consultation, and guidance to interdisciplinary medical team members, including advanced practice providers and nursing staff.
Prescribe medications appropriately, considering formulary limitations and cost-effectiveness.
Collaborate with behavioral health, care coordination, specialty providers, and internal departments to support integrated, team-based care.
Provide culturally competent care responsive to the needs of the metro Detroit community.
Use the electronic health record system for accurate and timely documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
Follow Central City Health protocols and clinical policies and comply with HRSA, FQHC, and other regulatory standards.
Educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatment options, medications, and preventive strategies.
Maintain active licensure and complete required continuing medical education on time.
Participate in rotating call coverage and extended hours if needed.
Establish and maintain ongoing physician-patient relationships that promote continuity of care.
Provide comprehensive longitudinal primary care to adult patients consistent with training, clinical privileges, and scope of practice.
Participate in population health, quality improvement, and clinical outcomes initiatives intended to improve health and reduce disparities.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Participation in the NHSC Loan Repayment Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)