Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician - Battle Creek, MI

Prime Physicians•Battle Creek, MI

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) Physician will provide essential onsite medical coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays at the Battle Creek VA Medical Center (BCVAMC). This role involves evaluating, diagnosing, and treating Veterans across various settings including urgent care, inpatient units, and the Community Living Center (CLC). The physician will manage acute illnesses, injuries, and medical emergencies, ensuring prompt response to patient needs and maintaining accurate electronic medical records in accordance with VA guidelines and patient safety standards.

Requirements

Current, full, and unrestricted medical license from any U.S. state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine (ABFM) or Internal Medicine (ABIM).
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification or accepted equivalent.
Current DEA registration/certificate.
National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Medical education and professional training sufficient to qualify for independent physician practice and VA clinical privileges.
Must meet applicable education, training, and credentialing standards for Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Family Medicine or Internal Medicine.
Prior clinical experience in both inpatient and outpatient medical settings is required.
Clinical competence in acute medical evaluation, urgent care, hospital admissions, and inpatient medical management.
Experience managing medical emergencies, recognizing clinical deterioration, and coordinating transfers to higher levels of care.
Ability to independently evaluate, diagnose, treat, and manage patients within approved clinical privileges.
Experience coordinating care with nursing staff, specialists, psychiatric providers, and interdisciplinary teams.
Minimum of 2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite medical coverage during evenings, nights, weekends, and federal holidays at Battle Creek VA Medical Center.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat Veterans in urgent care, inpatient units, Community Living Center (CLC), and other assigned areas.
Manage acute illnesses, injuries, medical emergencies, and changes in patient conditions.
Complete admission documentation, including medical history, physical examinations, and medication reconciliation.
Respond promptly to nursing calls, medical emergencies, and rapid response situations.
Prescribe medications, order diagnostic tests, and interpret results according to VA guidelines.
Manage patient admissions, discharges, referrals, and transfers to higher levels of care.
Maintain accurate electronic medical records, clinical documentation, and shift handoffs.
Follow VA policies, patient safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and emergency protocols.