Physician- Family Medicine

FAMILY HEALTH CARE CENTER OF KALAMAZOO•Kalamazoo, MI

27d

About The Position

The Family Medicine Physician provides high-quality, patient-centered care to people of all ages in accordance with Family Health Center standards and practices. The physician works collaboratively with Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners, providing oversight and support as needed. Family Health Center is a federally qualified health center offering community outreach, medical and dental services, behavioral health management, and an on-site pharmacy. New graduates are encouraged to apply. The physician assesses, diagnoses, treats, and helps prevent health problems; develops and coordinates care plans; orders and interprets diagnostic tests; prescribes medications and vaccinations; provides education and counseling; and refers patients to specialists when needed. The role also includes documenting visits, following up on high-risk or emergency cases, participating in required meetings, and performing other duties as assigned. Family Health Center may modify the position's duties and functions based on organizational needs.

Requirements

Demonstrated ability to assess clinical needs and work using an integrated, holistic approach to care, including case management, disease management, and/or population health programs.
Experience with office-based surgical procedures.
Ability to work in a high-volume medical practice with multiple interruptions and a busy schedule, and respond to urgent and emergent situations.
Knowledge of managed healthcare systems, medical quality assurance and quality improvement, and risk management.
Proven ability to work excellently in an interdisciplinary collaborative team environment.
Effective interpersonal skills, leadership skills, and clinical expertise in inpatient care.
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, or another comparable training program.
Satisfactory completion of an accredited residency program.
Michigan state and federal narcotics and controlled substance licenses.
Current license to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.

Responsibilities

Provide healthcare and health management for patients of all ages.
Assess patients' health status through health histories, physical examinations, diagnostic testing, and appropriate interventions and referrals.
Provide patient care appropriate to each patient's condition and current Joint Commission standards.
Diagnose and treat health problems or refer patients for appropriate care.
Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify clinical problems and care needs.
Establish and facilitate care plans addressing patients' problems, needs, strengths, and preventive, acute, and chronic health needs.
Coordinate care with patients' primary care physicians and identify an available PCP when one is not designated.
Assess patient and family learning needs and provide appropriate education and counseling.
Analyze test and examination findings and diagnose patient conditions.
Prescribe medications, including dosage and schedule based on patient condition and allergies, and discuss possible side effects.
Prescribe and administer vaccinations.
Promote health by advising patients about diet, hygiene, and disease prevention.
Refer patients to medical specialists when necessary.
Document patient visits, including medical history, physical examination, diagnoses, and plan of action.
Follow up with patients regarding progress in high-risk or emergency cases.
Conduct physical examinations for school admission, job consideration, or insurance eligibility.
Participate in required departmental and organizational meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Opportunity to apply for up to $50,000 in loan repayment through the National Health Service Loan Repayment Program.
Highly competitive pay.
Sign-on bonus.
CME allowance.
Health insurance.
Vision insurance.
Dental insurance.
Company-paid life and accidental death insurance.
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).
Eight paid holidays.