On Call Medical Provider

Teaching Family Homes Of Upper Michigan•Sands Township, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan is seeking a qualified Physician, Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, or Registered Nurse to provide face-to-face assessments for youth on an as-needed, on-call basis. This position supports agency compliance, youth safety, and appropriate post-restraint review requirements. The provider will be contacted only when a qualifying restraint occurs and a face-to-face medical assessment is required. The provider must be available to respond and complete the required assessment within one hour of the need being identified. This is an on-call contracted position that includes a retainer fee for availability, as well as a separate face-to-face fee-for-service payment when an assessment is completed.

Requirements

Licensed Physician
Licensed Physician Assistant
Licensed Nurse Practitioner
Licensed Registered Nurse
Hold an active license in good standing in the State of Michigan.
Have the ability to complete in-person, face-to-face assessments within the required timeframe.
Be willing to complete agency-required training prior to serving in the on-call role.
Have experience or comfort working with youth, behavioral health needs, trauma-informed care, or crisis situations.
Demonstrate sound clinical judgment and the ability to remain calm in urgent situations.
Maintain appropriate professional boundaries and confidentiality.
Pass any required background checks or credential verification processes.
Travel to the designated agency location when contacted.
Complete an in-person assessment of a youth.
Communicate clearly with youth and staff.
Complete required documentation in a timely manner.
Respond calmly and professionally in crisis-related situations.

Nice To Haves

Pediatrics or adolescent health
Behavioral health or psychiatric care
Residential treatment settings
Crisis intervention
Trauma-informed care
Youth-serving systems, child welfare, juvenile justice, or mental health stabilization programs

Responsibilities

Remaining available during agreed-upon on-call periods.
Responding promptly when contacted by agency leadership or designated staff.
Completing a face-to-face assessment of a youth when required following a restraint.
Completing the assessment within one hour of the identified need.
Assessing the youth’s physical condition, safety, and any immediate medical concerns.
Determining whether additional medical evaluation or emergency care is needed.
Documenting the assessment in accordance with agency procedures and applicable requirements.
Communicating assessment findings to the designated agency staff.
Maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and youth-centered care at all times.
Completing required initial agency training, including training related to the agency’s utilized restraint model.
Participating in any required refresher training related to the role.